We did this a few years ago and was told to plant it in the yard in January, but the tree did not survive. I am hoping to do better with this one, but I truly have a BLACK THUMB. I can use all the HELP I CAN GET! Thanks, in advance.
2006-12-25 03:46:40 · 9 answers · asked by MoMBA 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hello
I live in Scottsdale and I know how hot it can be in the desert. Its best to plant your tree in the spring after the frost. Also, remember to provide plenty of water and some fertilizer. Some people think that because Arizona is a desert you can't have any trees other then mesquite. They are wrong. I have huge willow, mesquite, citrus, and palm trees surrounding my property.
2006-12-25 03:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good book on this is Low Water Use Plants by Carol Shuler, Landscape Architect. This book is specifically for California and the desert southwest. One of my favorites is Lavender. Grows very well. I live in the high desert of Nevada and you see Lavender everywhere. Really though, if you want trees, shrubs, flowering plants etc, that will do well, read the book. You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot in the DIY area near the front door. That is where I got my copy. Good luck
2016-05-23 05:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the knack for it to grow plants, then you ought to know something that Nature taught you. Do you see evergreens anywhere around you? They need cold climes, acidic soil, good drainage.
To start off, there is no such thing as cold in Sedona. Acidic? I guess you can create those conditions. Water? Nope. You said it is high desert. No wonder it died on you last time. You will have tough time making one grow there..........
2006-12-25 04:04:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plant it now. Make certain you use plenty of real dirt and peat moss, and not that crap they have out there. Dig a 3 foot deep hole about 4 feet across and fill it with good soil and peat moss. Only water it occassionally, as the hole will act as a bowl and you don't want root rot.
2006-12-25 03:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once the frost is gone put it in the ground. make sure you water it all the time. put a hose next to the trunk and just let it run very slowly. this needs to be done everyday until it takes root. make sure you use a good manure in the hole before you put the tree in. good luck
2006-12-25 04:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by headofpink 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plant it anytime since it is in a pot. Different trees need different care. You forgot to mention the name of the species.
2006-12-25 03:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by zoomat4580 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever else you do, use vitamin B-1 or Superthrive to prevent shock according to the directions. And do not label yourself as a plant killer; it's not so easy growing things in AZ.
Good Luck!
;-)
P.S. - have any of your neighbors succeded in this venture? you could ask them what they did.
2006-12-25 05:34:07 · answer #7 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any day now always plant a1$ tree in a 100$ hole not 100$ tree in a1$ hole ooh take the lights off first.
2006-12-25 06:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by Steve C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep it watererd and a net over it but make sure it isnt heavy.
2006-12-25 04:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by samm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋