Improper Planting Depth

This tree was planted to deep

Trees that are planted to deep will have a difficult time establishing and thriving as a healthy tree. Trees that are planted too deep can lead to the following:

• Reduction in leaf size and growth rate
• More susceptible to insect and disease attack
• Reduction in cold hardiness
• Increased stress from drought conditions
• Development stem girdling roots
• Shortened life span
• Crown dieback and tree death