Care of Tree Stocks
Plants must not be allowed to dry out.
All trees should be planted as soon as possible after leaving Nursery.
Bare-rooted trees in cartons
- Trees as packed when they leave the nursery should be quite safe for 3-4 days, provided they are kept cool and moist.
- Never stand in direct sunlight.
- Open top flaps of the carton.
- Ensure roots are moist, add extra water if necessary.
- Do not wet foliage.
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Cool storage
We cool store our trees prior to dispatch. This minimises lifting stress and enhances shelf life prior to planting
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Planning hints
Careful planning will contribute more to the success of your plantings than any other factor.
- Plan your plantings carefully.
- Seek advice from Forest Consultants, Councils or Rangiora Nursery personnel.
- Order tree stocks early.
- Ensure adequate fencing
- Deep ripping lines with a winged ripper (late summer-autumn).
- Ensure adequate weed control. Spraying either before or after planting is essential for survival and growth. Consult chemical representatives, forestry advisors or nursery personnel.
- Contact forestry contractor for planting or weed control.
- Eliminate pests, e.g. rabbits, hares, possums.
For advice on pine tree forest establishment you can speak with one of our recommended Forestry Consultants