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cooper8828

Fertilizing container trees

9 years ago

I didn't want to hijack another thread on this subject, so here goes.

I have several small trees being grown in containers. They will eventually be planted in the ground, probably next year. They are all those tiny barefoot trees from our local Arbor Day giveaway. I have Burr oak, desert willow, and redbuds.

What should I fertilize with and how often?

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  • 9 years ago

    Once application of a timed release fertilizer now...stay on the light side of the quantity in the instructions for containers.

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