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TREE INFORMATION

Did you know the tree planting season in Wilmington is October to February (and not in the spring)?

Our mild winter months give newly planted trees a 2-3 month head start in establishing roots so they can better survive our hot summers!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to Plant a Tree

How to plant a tree
  • Take care to break up the root ball. Trees raised in containers are prone to "root girdling," and this can become a problem later on.

  • The Cape Fear area's soil is very sandy and water easily passes through it. Properly applying mulch (and later watering) is crucial to keeping your tree alive in our area.

  • Keep weeds and grass away from the base of your tree. Not only do they compete for water and nutrients, but the base of the tree might get weed-wacked, which is very damaging to your new tree.

Most of the trees the ACFT gives away are containerized, meaning they are planted in a bucket-type container.

To learn how to plant a tree, watch the brief video below and read the Arbor Day Foundation's step-by-step instructions

How to Water Trees

How to tell if a tree is thirsty and how to water

Native Trees

Native Tree Info

Miscellaneous Topics

Miscellaneous

Alliance for Cape Fear Trees

7 Beauregard Drive, Suite 2

Wilmington, NC 28412

contact@acftrees.org

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