Title: Describe the process of planting a tree and a shrub.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-I-18) > Section: Managing Trees and Shrubs

Description should include

- determining the type of tree planting (e.g., ball and burlap, container, bare root)
- calculating the depth and width of the hole
- identifying required soil amendments
- staking the tree or shrub
- mulching the tree or shrub
- watering the tree or shrub.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What determines the planting width and depth of the hole for a tree? Why is this critical?
- What are the differences between ball-and-burlap, container-grown, and bare-root trees? What special considerations are required for each when planting?

Teacher Resources:

- How to Plant Your Trees, Arbor Day Foundation
- Let’s Grow a Movement, Arbor Day Foundation
- Places to Get Free Arbor Day Trees, The Spruce