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How to Care for a Royal Raindrops Crabapple Tree After Planting – Pruning Please space these trees between 10 to 20 feet apart – depending on the expected size, in maturity, of that particular variety.It looks great when positioned as a specimen/accent.Once the Tree is established and growing strong, it does have some drought tolerance.The plant is easily adaptable to an extensive range of soils.

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It needs well-drained, acidic soil, in full sun – six to eight hours per day.This Tree grows best in a medium moisture situation.Take the mulch and start adding it, but make sure you don’t put it against the Tree’s trunks or stems.

It would be best if you saw the top of the root ball, so it should be slightly higher than its surrounding soil.

Steep thoroughly in water from the top of the ball.

Now you can fill up the rest of the hole to the top of the ball by putting the soil back.

Finally, take that exposed burlap off the top of the ball.

Remove (or bend back) the top one-third of the metal basket.

Now take the Tree (which is straight and positioned to your taste), cut, and remove the cord that holds it all together.

Next, pour/spray water onto that soil until it is thoroughly soaked/drenched.

Next, take some of the soil you dug out (to make the hole) and refill it halfway.

Into the bottom of the hole, if you have bought fertilizer packets, then place them there.

Make sure to keep the root flair uncovered.

If you find it necessary, add some of the soil directly under the ball.

Look carefully at the root flare as it will show you where you should plant the Tree.

Look for where the plant’s base flares out from the Tree it’s called the root flair.

Never lift the trees by their tops or handle the tops when moving them.

Rotate the plant to the correct position.

Dig a hole that is at least 6 inches wider than the ball on the plant – and no deeper.

Soak the root ball in the water while you prepare the ground.

If you’ve heard a weather report to say frost is expected, then hold off on planting.

If the ground is workable, then you’re good to go.

You’ll need to check that the ground is still in a reasonable condition for planting.

Plant the tree/s in either Spring or Fall.

This Royal Raindrops Crabapple Tree is undoubtedly one for your garden – I think it’s a got to have! Instructions for Planting A Royal Raindrops Crabapple Tree