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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees","crawl_time":1775361717,"first_indexed_time":1660608283,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,treeutah!www,\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees s443","src_root_hash":"4029951507628715495","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Tree Utah - How to Plant Trees","meta_descriptions":["Tree Utah"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Planting Seedlings\nDig a hole large enough to allow the root system to spread out without folding over on itself. If planting containerized seedlings, gently massage and spread apart the root “ball” before planting.\nPlace the seedling in the hole and be sure to double check that the root system has enough room to spread out and the hole is not too deep or too shallow. The correct depth is achieved when the transition point from stem to root is at the level of the ground.\nKeep the seedling in the correct position and backfill the planting hole, and pack down the soil around the tree.\nPlanting Landscape Trees\nProperly planting trees is the first step towards protecting their long-term survival. Follow these steps to properly plant landscape trees.\nUsing a shovel handle, measure the width and depth of the root ball of the tree you are planting.\nRemove any grass\/weeds in a circle that is 2-3 times the width of the root ball.\nDig the planting hole as a shallow bowl that is the width of the circle and the depth of the tree’s root ball.\nRemove any tags from the trees branches and gently place it in the planting hole.\nGently take the tree out of the container or remove the wire basket and burlap, taking care to keep the root ball together.\nFind the root flare of the tree (on obvious bulge where the tree transitions from stem to root) and make sure there is no soil above it. Some nursery grown trees will have as much as 3-4 inches of soil above the root flare.\nRe-measure the planting hole to be sure that the root flare is at or just above the level of the ground.\nBackfill around the tree until the planting hole is filled in. Pack down the soil as you fill in the planting hole.\nGive the tree 10-20 gallons of water to help pack down the soil and remove air pockets in the planting hole.\nFollow the next tree care tip to properly mulch the newly planted tree.\nVideo Guide","attrs_markdown":"- [Give](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/give \"Give\")\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/contact-us \"Contact Us\")\n\n[![Tree Utah](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/admin\/TreeUtah-Logos-alt-white.png) ![Tree Utah](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/admin\/TreeUtah-Logos-alt-white.png)](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Mission & History](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/mission-and-history)\n  - [Partners & Sponsors](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/partners)\n  - [Staff & Board](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/staff-and-board)\n  - [Employment Opportunities](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/employment-opportunities)\n- [Events](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/tree-planting-events)\n- [Apply for a Grant](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Community Tree Planting Grants](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/community-tree-planting-grants)\n  - [School Tree Planting Grants](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/school-tree-planting-grants)\n- [Programs](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs)\n  - [Community Tree Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/community-tree-planting)\n  - [Ecological Restoration](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/ecological-restoration)\n  - [Planting Trees at Schools](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/planting-trees-at-schools)\n  - [Memorial Trees](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/memorial-trees)\n  - [EcoGarden](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/ecogarden)\n- [Tree Guide](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Why Plant Trees?](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/why-plant-trees)\n  - [How to Plant Trees](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Which Trees to Plant](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/which-trees-to-plant)\n  - [Tree Care Tips](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/tree-care-tips)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/blog)\n- [Volunteer](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Tree Planting Events](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/tree-planting-events)\n  - [How to Get Involved](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/how-to-get-involved)\n  - [Become a Volunteer Team Leader](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/become-a-volunteer-team-leader)\n  - [Organize a Group Tree Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/organize-a-group-tree-planting)\n  - [Sign up for our Newsletter\\!](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/sign-up-for-our-newsletter)\n\nOff-Canvas Toggle\n\n[![Tree Utah](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/admin\/TreeUtah-Logos-alt-white.png) ![Tree Utah](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/admin\/TreeUtah-Logos-alt-white.png)](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Mission & History](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/mission-and-history)\n  - [Partners & Sponsors](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/partners)\n  - [Staff & Board](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/staff-and-board)\n  - [Employment Opportunities](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/employment-opportunities)\n- [Events](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/tree-planting-events)\n- [Apply for a Grant](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Community Tree Planting Grants](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/community-tree-planting-grants)\n  - [School Tree Planting Grants](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/school-tree-planting-grants)\n- [Programs](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs)\n  - [Community Tree Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/community-tree-planting)\n  - [Ecological Restoration](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/ecological-restoration)\n  - [Planting Trees at Schools](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/planting-trees-at-schools)\n  - [Memorial Trees](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/memorial-trees)\n  - [EcoGarden](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/ecogarden)\n- [Tree Guide](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Why Plant Trees?](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/why-plant-trees)\n  - [How to Plant Trees](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Which Trees to Plant](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/which-trees-to-plant)\n  - [Tree Care Tips](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/tree-care-tips)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/blog)\n- [Volunteer](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees)\n  - [Tree Planting Events](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/tree-planting-events)\n  - [How to Get Involved](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/how-to-get-involved)\n  - [Become a Volunteer Team Leader](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/become-a-volunteer-team-leader)\n  - [Organize a Group Tree Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/organize-a-group-tree-planting)\n  - [Sign up for our Newsletter\\!](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/sign-up-for-our-newsletter)\n\nOff-Canvas Toggle\n\n# How to Plant Trees\n## Planting Seedlings\n1. Dig a hole large enough to allow the root system to spread out without folding over on itself. If planting containerized seedlings, gently massage and spread apart the root “ball” before planting.\n2. Place the seedling in the hole and be sure to double check that the root system has enough room to spread out and the hole is not too deep or too shallow. The correct depth is achieved when the transition point from stem to root is at the level of the ground.\n3. Keep the seedling in the correct position and backfill the planting hole, and pack down the soil around the tree.\n## Planting Landscape Trees\nProperly planting trees is the first step towards protecting their long-term survival. Follow these steps to properly plant landscape trees.\n\n![Measuring for Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/Measuring-for-Planting.jpg)\n\n1. Using a shovel handle, measure the width and depth of the root ball of the tree you are planting.\n2. Remove any grass\/weeds in a circle that is 2-3 times the width of the root ball.\n3. Dig the planting hole as a shallow bowl that is the width of the circle and the depth of the tree’s root ball.\n4. Remove any tags from the trees branches and gently place it in the planting hole.\n5. Gently take the tree out of the container or remove the wire basket and burlap, taking care to keep the root ball together.\n6. Find the root flare of the tree (on obvious bulge where the tree transitions from stem to root) and make sure there is no soil above it. Some nursery grown trees will have as much as 3-4 inches of soil above the root flare.\n7. Re-measure the planting hole to be sure that the root flare is at or just above the level of the ground.\n8. Backfill around the tree until the planting hole is filled in. Pack down the soil as you fill in the planting hole.\n9. Give the tree 10-20 gallons of water to help pack down the soil and remove air pockets in the planting hole.\n10. Follow the next tree care tip to properly mulch the newly planted tree.\n\n![Final Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/Final-Planting.jpg)\n\n### Video Guide\n\n![TreeUtah Logos stacked white](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/TreeUtah_Logos_stacked_white.png)\n\n© 2026 TreeUtah\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TreeUtah\/)   [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/treeutah\/) [Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@treeutah1939\/featured)\n\nSend us mail at 355 N 500 W STE B, SLC, UT 84116\n\n[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/privacy-policy)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/30000-Tree-Logo-Green-705x251.png)](https:\/\/ivoryhomes.com\/green)\n\nTHANKS TO IVORY HOMES [IVORY GREEN INITIATIVE](https:\/\/ivoryhomes.com\/green)\n\n[![Banner donated2XMISSION](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/XMission_logo_white_h.png)](https:\/\/xmission.com\/)  \nThanks [XMission](https:\/\/xmission.com\/) for donated web hosting\n\n![thirdsun.png](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/thirdsun.png)  \nsite by [Third Sun](http:\/\/www.thirdsun.com\/)\n\nOff-Canvas Toggle\n\n![TreeUtah Logo](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/admin\/TreeUtah-Logos-alt-white.png)\n\n- About\n  - [Mission & History](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/mission-and-history \"Mission & History\")\n  - [Partners & Sponsors](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/partners \"Partners & Sponsors\")\n  - [Staff & Board](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/staff-and-board \"Staff & Board\")\n  - [Employment Opportunities](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/about\/employment-opportunities \"Employment Opportunities\")\n- [Events](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/tree-planting-events)\n- Apply for a Grant\n  - [Community Tree Planting Grants](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/community-tree-planting-grants \"Community Tree Planting Grants\")\n  - [School Tree Planting Grants](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/apply-for-a-grant\/school-tree-planting-grants \"School Tree Planting Grants\")\n- [Programs](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs \"Programs\")\n  - [Community Tree Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/community-tree-planting \"Community Tree Planting\")\n  - [Ecological Restoration](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/ecological-restoration \"Ecological Restoration\")\n  - [Planting Trees at Schools](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/planting-trees-at-schools \"Planting Trees at Schools\")\n  - [Memorial Trees](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/memorial-trees \"Memorial Trees\")\n  - [EcoGarden](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/programs\/ecogarden \"EcoGarden\")\n- Tree Guide\n  - [Why Plant Trees?](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/why-plant-trees \"Why Plant Trees?\")\n  - [How to Plant Trees](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/how-to-plant-trees \"How to Plant Trees\")\n  - [Which Trees to Plant](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/which-trees-to-plant \"Which Trees to Plant\")\n  - [Tree Care Tips](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/tree-guide\/tree-care-tips \"Tree Care Tips\")\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/blog \"Blog\")\n- Volunteer\n  - [Tree Planting Events](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/tree-planting-events \"Tree Planting Events\")\n  - [How to Get Involved](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/how-to-get-involved \"How to Get Involved\")\n  - [Become a Volunteer Team Leader](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/become-a-volunteer-team-leader \"Become a Volunteer Team Leader\")\n  - [Organize a Group Tree Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/organize-a-group-tree-planting \"Organize a Group Tree Planting\")\n  - [Sign up for our Newsletter\\!](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/volunteer\/sign-up-for-our-newsletter \"Sign up for our Newsletter!\")","attrs_readable_markdown":"## Planting Seedlings\n1. Dig a hole large enough to allow the root system to spread out without folding over on itself. If planting containerized seedlings, gently massage and spread apart the root “ball” before planting.\n2. Place the seedling in the hole and be sure to double check that the root system has enough room to spread out and the hole is not too deep or too shallow. The correct depth is achieved when the transition point from stem to root is at the level of the ground.\n3. Keep the seedling in the correct position and backfill the planting hole, and pack down the soil around the tree.\n## Planting Landscape Trees\nProperly planting trees is the first step towards protecting their long-term survival. Follow these steps to properly plant landscape trees.\n\n![Measuring for Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/Measuring-for-Planting.jpg)\n\n1. Using a shovel handle, measure the width and depth of the root ball of the tree you are planting.\n2. Remove any grass\/weeds in a circle that is 2-3 times the width of the root ball.\n3. Dig the planting hole as a shallow bowl that is the width of the circle and the depth of the tree’s root ball.\n4. Remove any tags from the trees branches and gently place it in the planting hole.\n5. Gently take the tree out of the container or remove the wire basket and burlap, taking care to keep the root ball together.\n6. Find the root flare of the tree (on obvious bulge where the tree transitions from stem to root) and make sure there is no soil above it. Some nursery grown trees will have as much as 3-4 inches of soil above the root flare.\n7. Re-measure the planting hole to be sure that the root flare is at or just above the level of the ground.\n8. Backfill around the tree until the planting hole is filled in. Pack down the soil as you fill in the planting hole.\n9. Give the tree 10-20 gallons of water to help pack down the soil and remove air pockets in the planting hole.\n10. Follow the next tree care tip to properly mulch the newly planted tree.\n\n![Final Planting](https:\/\/www.treeutah.org\/images\/Final-Planting.jpg)\n\n### Video Guide","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Planting Seedlings Dig a hole large enough to allow the root system to spread out without folding over on itself. If planting containerized seedlings, gently massage and spread apart the root “ball” before planting. Place the seedling in the hole and be sure to double check that the root system has enough room to spread out and the hole is not too deep or too shallow. The correct depth is achieved when the transition point from stem to root is at the level of the ground. Keep the seedling in the correct position and backfill the planting hole, and pack down the soil around the tree. Planting Landscape Trees Properly planting trees is the first step towards protecting their long-term survival. Follow these steps to properly plant landscape trees. Using a shovel handle, measure the width and depth of the root ball of the tree you are planting. Remove any grass/weeds in a circle that is 2-3 times the width of the root ball. Dig the planting hole as a shallow bowl that is the width of the circle and the depth of the tree’s root ball. Remove any tags from the trees branches and gently place it in the planting hole. Gently take the tree out of the container or remove the wire basket and burlap, taking care to keep the root ball together. Find the root flare of the tree (on obvious bulge where the tree transitions from stem to root) and make sure there is no soil above it. Some nursery grown trees will have as much as 3-4 inches of soil above the root flare. Re-measure the planting hole to be sure that the root flare is at or just above the level of the ground. Backfill around the tree until the planting hole is filled in. Pack down the soil as you fill in the planting hole. Give the tree 10-20 gallons of water to help pack down the soil and remove air pockets in the planting hole. Follow the next tree care tip to properly mulch the newly planted tree. Video Guide
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Dig a hole large enough to allow the root system to spread out without folding over on itself. If planting containerized seedlings, gently massage and spread apart the root “ball” before planting. 2. Place the seedling in the hole and be sure to double check that the root system has enough room to spread out and the hole is not too deep or too shallow. The correct depth is achieved when the transition point from stem to root is at the level of the ground. 3. Keep the seedling in the correct position and backfill the planting hole, and pack down the soil around the tree. ## Planting Landscape Trees Properly planting trees is the first step towards protecting their long-term survival. Follow these steps to properly plant landscape trees. ![Measuring for Planting](https://www.treeutah.org/images/Measuring-for-Planting.jpg) 1. Using a shovel handle, measure the width and depth of the root ball of the tree you are planting. 2. 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Readable Markdown	## Planting Seedlings 1. Dig a hole large enough to allow the root system to spread out without folding over on itself. If planting containerized seedlings, gently massage and spread apart the root “ball” before planting. 2. Place the seedling in the hole and be sure to double check that the root system has enough room to spread out and the hole is not too deep or too shallow. The correct depth is achieved when the transition point from stem to root is at the level of the ground. 3. Keep the seedling in the correct position and backfill the planting hole, and pack down the soil around the tree. ## Planting Landscape Trees Properly planting trees is the first step towards protecting their long-term survival. Follow these steps to properly plant landscape trees. ![Measuring for Planting](https://www.treeutah.org/images/Measuring-for-Planting.jpg) 1. Using a shovel handle, measure the width and depth of the root ball of the tree you are planting. 2. Remove any grass/weeds in a circle that is 2-3 times the width of the root ball. 3. Dig the planting hole as a shallow bowl that is the width of the circle and the depth of the tree’s root ball. 4. Remove any tags from the trees branches and gently place it in the planting hole. 5. Gently take the tree out of the container or remove the wire basket and burlap, taking care to keep the root ball together. 6. Find the root flare of the tree (on obvious bulge where the tree transitions from stem to root) and make sure there is no soil above it. Some nursery grown trees will have as much as 3-4 inches of soil above the root flare. 7. Re-measure the planting hole to be sure that the root flare is at or just above the level of the ground. 8. Backfill around the tree until the planting hole is filled in. Pack down the soil as you fill in the planting hole. 9. Give the tree 10-20 gallons of water to help pack down the soil and remove air pockets in the planting hole. 10. Follow the next tree care tip to properly mulch the newly planted tree. ![Final Planting](https://www.treeutah.org/images/Final-Planting.jpg) ### Video Guide
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