Planting & Propagation

A tree planted at the right depth, in the right spot, at the right time of year has most of its problems solved before they start.

Here you will find guides on planting, growing trees from seeds, pits and cuttings, and moving a young tree to a better spot.

Not sure how far from the house? Try the planting distance calculator.

Start with these

Timing

When to plant a willow, and how to get a new one established.

Step-by-step

Growing an oak from an acorn, from the float test to transplanting.

Step-by-step

Planting a maple: the hole, the root flare and the first watering.

Distance guide

How far from the house to plant sugar, red and silver maples.

Step-by-step

Planting a ginkgo, from picking the spot to the first watering.

Transplanting

Moving a Japanese maple with as little root loss as possible.