How to Plant a Three Story Tree

Find the right location. You may want to plant a tree in a certain position related to a three-story house, so that, once it grows tall, it provides shade to a certain room or region of the house. However, trees should not be planted too near the house, because the roots will widely extend. Determine the expected span of the roots for the kind of tree you are planting and leave enough space for these roots. The location should also be one where the tree will be exposed to a lot of sunlight, especially during its initial growth. Do not plant the tree next to or behind other tall trees that will shade it. On the other hand, do not plant the tree in a spot in which it will overshadow other sun loving plants. Finally, select a location that is not near or underneath electrical wires or power lines. Since the tree is expected to grow tall, it will be hazardous if too close to wires.

Wait for the weather to be right. The appropriate climate and season will depend on the kind of tree you are planting and the region of the country in which you live. Generally, newly planted trees thrive best when exposed to moderate temperatures, so spring and fall are ideal times for planting. However, many southern states have mild winters, allowing for planting season to span the entire year, except for the hottest months of the summer. Some trees, such as the palm tree, do best when planted in the heat, so determine which climate is best for your tree.

Dig the right size and shape hole. According to treehelp.com, the most common mistake made when a new tree is planted is digging a hole that is too deep and too narrow. Roots need sufficient oxygen to grow properly, and so they should be near the surface. Roots also need sufficient space to expand, and if the hole is too narrow, the roots will fail to adequately anchor the tree to the ground. The rule of thumb is to dig a hole as wide as at least three times the diameter of the root ball if the tree is cased or at least the spread of the roots if the tree is bare rooted. The hole should be as deep as the root ball or the depth of bare roots.

Water appropriately. Newly planted trees, especially trees preparing to grow to tall height, need more water in the initial stages to help the roots spread. During week one, water the tree daily. During week two, water every other day. Then only water the tree two times a week during the third week and once a week after the fourth week. After the fourth week, only water during dry spells of inadequate rainfall.