Planting Trees

Many times a tree is planted and fails to thrive. Unfortunately, many homeowners fail to follow the correct steps in planting a tree. Taking the time to learn how to plant your tree will ensure a healthy start for a lifetime investment.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Gardening Tips: Planting Trees and Shrubs
• Landscape Plants: Planting Trees in Landscapes
• Proper Tree Planting
• Q&A: How long does it take for a newly planted tree or shrub to become established?
• Trees and Hurricanes

UF/IFAS Publications

• Native Tree Planting Guide (PDF)
• Site Evaluation Form for Selecting the Right Tree for Your Planting Site
• Specifications for Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Southeastern U.S.

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Planting Shrubs and Other Woody Plants
• Transplanting Trees

Other Sites

• Articles on Planting Trees--Treelink.org
• How to Plant Trees Video--Arbor Day Foundation
• New Tree Planting--Trees Are Good
• Planting a Tree--Texas Agricultural Extension Service
• Planting and Transplanting Trees and Shrubs--University of Minnesota Extension
• Planting Trees Correctly--Clemson (SC) Extension
• Planting Trees for Energy Conservation--Utah State University Forestry Extension
• Planting Trees in Your Landscape--Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Tips on Planting Trees--University of Illinois Extension
• Tree Planting--USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service