Can you plant a tree in the same spot as an old tree?

While you could plant in the same exact spot as before, you probably shouldn’t…it is best to plant in another location where the soil is fresh. The soil where your old tree used to stand has most likely used up a majority of the rich nutrients that a new tree really needs to grow.

Can you plant a tree where one has died?

Planting where other plants died is possible but only if you take appropriate actions, especially when disease issues are involved– which may result in replant disease.

How soon can I plant a tree where one was removed?

Ideally, one should wait about a year before planting a new tree in the same spot a tree was removed from. The ecology of that piece of ground will also keep changing for a few years, as microorganisms will be busily working to break down the old tree roots.

Can I plant a new tree in a stump?

Simply plant the new tree adjacent to the stump, but keep the new planting hole at least three feet away from the stump to allow your new tree ample growing/rooting space (i.e., new trees need adequate mineral soil with good fertility and drainage for proper rooting and water/nutrient uptake).

When should you plant a new tree?

Dormant seasons, the fall after leaf drop and early spring before bud break, are ideal times to plant new trees. Be sure the weather conditions are cool and allow time for new plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer heat stimulate new top growth.

Can I plant a new tree next to a stump?

How close can you plant a tree to a house?

Tree Size: The rule of thumb is that large trees, over 70 feet tall, should be planted at least 20 feet from the house, medium-sized trees — up to 70 feet tall — should be planted 15 feet from the house, and small trees — under 30 feet tall — should be planted 8 to 10 feet from the house.

Do you fertilize a newly planted tree?

Should a newly planted tree be fertilized? It is generally not necessary to fertilize newly planted trees. If the tree is growing poorly two to three years after planting, fertilization may be beneficial. Poorly growing trees typically exhibit sparse foliage, yellow-green leaves or short annual twig growth.