Membership Trees Planting Guide
Dear Member,Planting a tree is the ultimate act of optimism and sharing. It is the one act within reach of nearly every man, woman and child to improve the environment and make this world a better place. It is repayment of our debt to nature for the air we breathe and the joy we know from bird songs, summer shade or the calming beauty of shimmering leaves. Please use this tree planting guide to give your trees the “best running start” possible. Thank you for your membership and for planting Trees for America. Sincerely, Your Dormant Trees
Yes, they’re alive! You'll see a big difference in a short time, but you’ll need to know a little about dormant trees. To be sure they arrive in strong, healthy condition, we ship your bare-root trees only when they are dormant in the spring and fall seasons. The roots have been dipped in a hydrating gel to keep them moist during shipping. When you receive your trees, deciduous trees will generally be leafless and evergreens may have a few yellow needles from winter cold. A tiny scratch in the bark will reveal a living layer of green – your assurance that the trees are still very much alive even though they are “asleep.” Plant your trees carefully, water them well, and allow several weeks for them to put out buds in the spring. They’ll soon awaken from their winter sleep. |
