We are open by appointment only! Please phone or

Transcription

1 RETAIL CATALOGUE

2 Welcome to Simon Bos Nurseries We are a wholesale tree nursery specialized in providing large, locally grown trees to landscape contractors. However, we are happy to accommodate individuals who make an appointment to select and purchase our trees. This requires some planning on both sides but we believe you will be pleased with the quality of our product and service. We are open by appointment only! Please phone or simon@bosnurseries.com. The Nursery Simon Bos Nurseries is a family owned and operated tree nursery with approximately 100 acres in production in the Coaldale area. The trees we grow are hardy and sure to transplant well into any landscape in Southern Alberta. Our field grown trees are harvested in early spring when they are still dormant. Each tree is placed into a wire basket with a burlap sack to contain the roots. These ball and burlap trees are ready to be transplanted into a new landscape. that are not transplanted in spring are moved into our holding facility where they are available for purchase and transplanting throughout the summer and fall. Since we are growing the trees locally, availability will vary from time to time. If you would like to select a specific tree for purchase in early spring for transplanting later in the season we can harvest and hold that tree for you in our holding facility for an additional fee. Our potted production consists of trees that are planted and grown in containers that are roughly 20 x20 and 20 deep. These trees are similar in size to our field grown trees but they are more convenient to handle and they are available for purchase and transplanting from spring through fall. Consistent with industry standards, our deciduous trees are priced by the diameter of the tree measured 12 above the ground. This is the calliper of the tree and typically our trees are between 2 4 calliper and 8 to 14 feet tall, depending on the species. Evergreen trees are sold by height, starting at 4 feet up to 12 feet for most species. At times, lower grades may be available at discounted prices

3 Acer-Maple Autumn Spire Red Maple HT: 50 (15m) SP: 26 (8m) Seedless, broad columnar form, has red blooms in the spring before the green foliage appears, and foliage turns red every fall. Deciduous 50mm $ mm $ mm $ Crimson King/Prairie Splendor HT: 30 (10m) SP: 26 (8m) Rich purple foliage, true maple shape leaves, a good specimen. Borderline hardy, no warranty. Only available in Containers. con. #15 $ con. #20 $ Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple HT: 60 (18m) SP: 33 (10m) Hot Wing Maple Upright rounded form, dark green and glossy foliage. In the fall it turns different shades of red, yellow and orange. Resistant to sun scald, frost cracking, and leaf hoppers. HT: 23 (7m) SP: 20 (6m) Oval rounded form, has red samaras in the summer with green foliage, and in the fall it will turn yellow to orange-red. 50mm $ mm $ mm $

4 Acer-Maple Sensation Maple HT: 30 (9m) SP: 25 (8m) Silver Cloud Maple HT: 30 (9m) SP: 25 (8m) Manitoba Maple Seedless, broad with slow uniform compact growth, new foliage has an orange tinge, and has bright orange fall colors. Tolerant of cold and drought. Upright crown form and symmetrical branching. Large light green foliage is slightly silver on the underside. A hardier selection in the Silver Maple family HT: 40 (12m) SP: 35 (11m) Seedless broad rounded crown, light green leaves, and blue fuzzy buds. Tolerant of cold and drought. 70mm $ mm $

5 Aesculus-Chestnut Autumn Splendor Buckeye HT: 25 (7.5m) SP: 20 (6m) A more small and dense buckeye tree. Large lobed foliage with brilliant fall colors. Yellow blooms in the spring are followed by spiky husked non-edible Nuts in the fall. Ohio Buckeye HT: 23 (7m) SP: 16 (5m) Unique small ornamental tree. Large lobed foliage with brilliant fall colors. Yellow spiked blooms in the spring are followed by spiky husked non-edible Nuts in the fall. con. #20 $ mm $ con. #20 $ mm $ Alnus-Alder Deciduous Prairie Horizon Alder HT: 33 (10m) SP: 20 (6m) Has dark green foliage, and purple catkins followed by brown strobilus in the fall. Good alternative for birch, hardy and fast growing tree. 40mm $ mm $

6 Betula-Birch Chickadee Birch HT: 33 (10m) SP: 23 (7m) Pyramidal narrow form, white bark, yellow fall foliage. 40mm $ mm $ mm $ Paper Birch-Multi-stem HT: 40 (12m) SP: 35 (11m) 45mm $ mm $ Oval wide form, known for chalkwhite colored bark when older and its yellow fall color. Parkland Pillar HT: 33 (10m) SP: 8 (2.5m) Very narrow, columnar form. White branches with dark green foliage which will turn golden yellow in the fall. 40mm $ mm $ Prairie Dream Birch HT: 40 (12m) SP: 35 (11m) Oval wide form, known for chalkwhite color bark when older and its yellow fall color. 60mm $ mm $

7 Caragana Sutherland Caragana Single/Multi-stem HT: 12 (4m) SP: 6 (2m) Tall Narrow form of a regular Caragana. Comes in multi-stem and single stem. Good for small areas or accent planting. Drought tolerant. 40mm $ Celyis-Hackberry Deciduous Hackberry HT: 45 (14m) SP: 6 (2m) Larger shade tree with spreading growth habit and no dominant leader. Corky bark. Drought tolerant and adapts to many soil conditions. 40mm $

8 Crataegus-Hawthorne Snowbird Hawthorne HT: 16 (5m) SP: 16 (5m) Small upright tree, lobed dark green glossy foliage, white flowers, sparse red berries, and will develop thorns. Very hardy. 50mm $ mm $ Toba Hawthorne HT: 16 (5m) SP: 12 (4m) Small upright tree, twisted trunk formation, pink flowers, small red fruit, and glossy green lobed foliage. Very hardy. 50mm $ mm $ Deciduous Eleagnus-Olive Russian Olive HT: 25 (8m) SP: 25 (8m) Showy landscape tree / shrub. Silver foliage and large thorns. Salt and drought tolerant. 40mm $ mm $

9 Fraxinus-Ash Calypso Ash HT: 50 (15m) SP: 35 (11m) A selection from Manitoba. Seedless large upright tree. Green foliage turns purple in the fall. 40mm $ mm $ mm $ Foothills Green Ash HT: 40 (12m) SP: 25 (8m) Upright large shade tree, great selection of a hardy seedless Ash. 40mm $ mm $ mm $ Patmore Green Ash HT: 50 (15m) SP: 35 (11m) Seedless upright oval tree. Very hardy. 40mm $ mm $ mm $ Prairie Spire Ash HT: 50 (15m) SP: 23 (7m) Narrow pyramidal selection. Seedless, vigorous, and very hardy. 40mm $ mm $ mm $

10 Gleditsia-Honey locust Gleditsia-Honey locust HT: 30 (9m) SP: 20 (6m) Very hardy, seedless and thorn- less cultivar. Lacey foliage is dark-green and turns yellow in the fall. 40mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ Deciduous Gymnocladus-Coffee Tree Kentucky Coffee Tree HT: 30 (9m) SP: 20 (6m) (Zone 4) Bluish green foliage and long brown seed pods in the summer, and yellow foliage in the fall. Deeply grooved bark and broad branches makes this tree very showy in the winter. 40mm $ mm $

11 Juglans-Walnut Black Walnut HT: 45 (14m) SP: 30 (9m) A very attractive specimen tree with large compound leaves and edible nuts. Deciduous 40mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ Butternut HT: 45 (14m) SP: 30 (9m) Similar to the Black Walnut except it has oval shaped nuts with smoother and lighter bark. 40mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $

12 Malus-Apple Gemini Apple HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Fruit is sweet, crispy, and juicy. Ripe in late august and are best eaten fresh but will store well until the new year. Needs a second pollinator. con. #20 $ mm $ Goodland HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Red blushed green fruit. Good for cooking and eating fresh, and stores well. Ripens mid September. Needs a second pollinator. con. #20 $ mm $ Honeycrisp Apple HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Phenomenal flavor with crisp and juicy texture. Can be stored for six months. Matures in late September. Needs a second pollinator. con. #20 $ mm $ Norkent Apple HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Yellow apple, late ripening. Needs second pollinator con. #20 $ mm $

13 Malus-Apple Deciduous Parkland Red Sparkle HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Yellowish-green fruit with red blush. Good for eating fresh and cooking, stores well and Ripens mid August. Needs a second pollinator. Hardy tree. HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Fruit is medium sized. Excellent for dessert. Stores well and Ripens early September. Needs a second pollinator. con. #20 $ mm $ con. #20 $ mm $ Rescue HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Small light red/green fruit with sweet cream colored flesh. Ripens early August. Needs a second pollinator. Very hardy. con. #20 $ mm $ September Ruby HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Light green fruit. Excellent for cooking and eating fresh. Needs a second pollinator. con. #20 $ mm $

14 Big River Malus-Flowering Crab HT: 16 (5m) SP: 16 (5m) Broad upright form, Pink blooms in the spring, bronzy green foliage, orange-yellow fall color, small purple ornamental fruit in the fall that carries on into winter. 60mm $ Columnar Rosthern HT: 16 (5m) SP: 10 (3m) Narrow upright form, small fruit, white flowers, and attractive orange bark. 60mm $ Courageous Dolgo HT: 25 (8m) SP: 16 (5m) Broad upright form, pink flowers in the spring, bronze/red foliage matures to green later in the season then yellow/orange in the fall. Seedless and rarely produces fruit. HT: 20 (6m) SP: 16 (5m) Rounded form with dark green leaves. White flowers followed by high yields of edible dark red fruit. Needs second pollinator. 60mm $ mm $

15 Malus-Flowering Crab Gladiator HT: 20 (6m) SP: 10 (3m) Upright form with bronze purple leaves. Pink flowers in the spring followed by small purple/red ornamental fruit. Mature tree has interesting bumps (boles) on trunk. Deciduous 60mm $ Makamik HT: 25 (8m) SP: 20 (6m) Rounded form, dark green leaves with coppery accents at the tips, turning to yellow in the fall. Small purple ornamental fruit. 60mm $ Pink Spire HT: 25 (8m) SP: 20 (6m) Narrow, upright form. Bronze/ green foliage. Pink flowers followed by small red ornamental fruit. 60mm $ Royalty HT: 16 (5m) SP: 16 (5m) Round form. Dark red/purple foliage turns crimson in fall. Showy purple flowers followed by small purple ornamental fruit. 60mm $

16 Malus-Flowering Crab Shaughnessy Cohen HT: 20 (6m) SP: 20 (6m) Rounded spreading form. Pink flowers in the spring, foliage is reddish green and purple in the fall. 60mm $ Spring Snow HT: 26 (8) SP: 16 (5m) Upright growth habit. Green leaves turn yellow in fall. Profuse white blooms in spring. No fruit. 60mm $ Starlite HT: 26 (8) SP: 16 (5m) Upright spreading form with lower canopy. Green foliage will turn golden yellow in fall. White flowers followed by small red ornamental fruit that will remain on the tree well into winter. 60mm $ Thunderchild HT: 16 (5m) SP: 13 (4m) Upright form with deep purple leaves that turn dark red in fall. Profuse pink blooms in spring followed by small red ornamental fruit. 60mm $

17 Populus-Poplar Assiniboine Poplar HT: 50 (15m) SP: 20 (6m) Vigorous upright selection. Very hardy and clean (male selection). Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates salt and some standing water. Balsam Poplar HT: 20 (6m) SP: 13 (4m) Hardy fast growing native tree. Glossy, blue-green foliage and balsam -like fragrance. Smooth, yellow-grey bark, turning grey and coarser with age. Northwest Poplar HT: 50 (15m) SP: 40 (12m) Fast growing, seedless, large leaves and very hardy. 60mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ Okanese Poplar HT: 50 (15m) SP: 20 (6m) Hardy fast growing poplar. Pyramidal to rounded form. Serrated glossy green leaves. Seedless and disease resistant. 60mm $ mm $ mm $

18 Populus-Poplar Sargent Poplar HT: 60 (18m) SP: 45 (14m) Large seedless plains cottonwood. Very hardy and long lasting tree. Found near rivers, tolerates wet soils. 60mm $ mm $ mm $ Sundancer Poplar HT: 50 (15m) SP: 15 (4.5m) Upright form, seedless, slower yet more consistent growth. 60mm $ mm $ mm $ Tower Poplar HT: 50 (15m) SP: 8 (2.5m) Dense columnar tree. Leaves green with a furry white underside. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates wet soils. 60mm $ mm $ mm $ Tristis Poplar HT: 40 (12m) SP: 25 (8m) Vigorous round headed tree. Very hardy and clean (male clone). Drought tolerant once established. 60mm $ mm $ mm $

19 Populus-Poplar Swedish Columnar Aspen HT: 40 (12m) SP: 5 (1.5m) con. #20 $ Columnar upright tree. Shiny green leaves. Twisted branches. Make for a great privacy screen in smaller yards. 60mm $ mm $ Trembling Aspen HT: 40 (12m) SP: 30 (9m) Native to Alberta. Attractive white bark. Small leaves that flutter in a breeze and turn gold in the fall. Suckers if disturbed. Tolerates drought once established. Trembling Aspen (multi-stem) HT: 40 (12m) SP: 42 (13m) Native to Alberta. Attractive white bark. Small leaves that flutter in a breeze and turn gold in the fall. Suckers if disturbed. Tolerates drought once established. con. #20 $ mm $ mm $ con. #20 $ mm $ mm $

20 Prunus-Cherry Evans Cherry HT: 20 (6m) SP: 13 (4m) Medium-sized, vigorous tree. White flowers in spring followed by edible red fruit. Cherries ripen early August. Goldspur Amur Cherry HT: 16 (5m) SP: 10 (3m) An improved Amur Cherry with Oval form, white flowers, tiny fruit, showy orange bark and improved resistance to frost cracking Mayday Tree HT: 25 (7m) SP: 20 (6m) Vigorous round-headed tree. Green leaves turn yellow in fall. Fragrant white flowers followed by small black fruit that attracts birds. 60mm $ mm $ Schubert Chokecherry Bailey Select HT: 25 (8m) SP: 18 (5m) Vigorous hardy tree with a oval shape and a gun-gray trunk. New growth is green and matures to purple. White flowers followed by small black fruit that attracts birds. 60mm $ mm $

21 Prunus-Cherry Schubert Chokecherry Midnight HT: 25 (8m) SP: 18 (5m) Hardy tree with a oval shape. New growth is green and matures to a very deep purple. White flowers followed by small black fruit that is great for jam and jellies if you beat the birds to them. Schubert Chokecherry Spur HT: 15 (4.5) SP: 10 (3m) Hardy tree with a small oval shape and a gun-gray trunk. New growth is green and matures to purple. White flowers followed by small black fruit that attracts birds. Schubert Chokecherry - Multi-Stem HT: 25 (8m) SP: 18 (5m) Same as a Schubert Chokecherry Bailey Select but is multi-stemmed Deciduous 60mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ mm $ Pin Cherry HT: 14 (4m) SP: 8 (2.5m) Low headed upright tree, showy blooms early June. Small bright red fruit, shiny green leaves

22 Prunus-Plum Brookgold Plum HT: 20 (6m) SP: 20 (6m) Golden-yellow fruit and is tasty and juicy with tender skin. Ripe in August and is used for cooking and fresh eating. Muckle Plum HT: 15 (5m) SP: 10 (3m) Small ornamental. Hot pink flowers early spring. Dark green pointy foliage. Pembina Plum Princess Kay Plum HT: 15 (5m) SP: 12 (4m) Small rounded tree. Fragrant white flowers in spring followed by purple edible fruit in late summer, good for fresh eating or jams and jellies. Needs a pollinator. Pointy green foliage turns yellow in fall. HT: 12 (4m) SP: 6 (2m) Yellow in fall. Profuse white blooms in spring are followed by small red fruit

23 Syringa-Lilac Ivory Pillar HT: 23 (7m) SP: 11 (3.5m) Pyramid shaped small ornamental. Large white clusters of flowers in early summer. Cherry like bark. Slow grower. Deciduous con. #20 $ mm $ Ivory Silk HT: 23 (7m) SP: 13 (4m) Upright compact small ornamental. Large white clusters of flowers in early summer. Cherry like bark. Slow grower. con. #20 $ mm $ Japanese Tree Lilac HT: 20 (6m) SP: 15 (4.5m) Round spreading small ornamental. Large white clusters of flowers in early summer. Cherry like bark. Slow grower. con. #20 $ mm $

24 Tilia-Linden American Linden HT: 50 (15m) SP: 33 (10m) Large pyramidal tree. Heart shaped foliage that turns yellow in the fall. Fragrant yellow blooms in late spring. Plant in sheltered location Dropmore Linden HT: 33 (10m) SP: 23 (7m) Coarse textured pyramidal tree. Heart shaped foliage that turns yellow in the fall. Fragrant yellow blooms in late spring. Little Leaf Linden HT: 30 (9m) SP: 26 (8m) Large, Oval form. Heart shaped foliage that turns yellow in the fall. Fragrant yellow blooms in late spring. True North Linden HT: 50 (15m) SP: 23 (7m) Fragrant yellow blooms in late spring. White bark on younger stems. Excellent shade tree for smaller sites

25 Ulmus-Elm American Elm HT: 60 (18m) SP: 35 (11m) Large vase shape shade tree. Excellent for lane or street planting. Gold colored leaves in the fall. 70mm $ mm $ Brandon Elm HT: 50 (15) SP: 30 (9m) Vase-shaped more compact then the American Elm. Excellent choice for large home landscapes. Fast grower. Gold colored leaves in the fall. 70mm $ mm $ Pyrus-Pear Deciduous Golden Spice Pear HT: 20 (6m) SP: 16 (5m) Oval form, white flower in the spring, yellow/red firm juicy fruit. 50mm $ mm $ mm $

26 Quercus Macrocarpa-Oak Bur Oak HT: 33 (10m) SP: 25 (8m) Medium-sized tree, upright oval crown. Lobed leaves. Corky bark, large acorns. Drought tolerant and hardy. con. #20 $ mm $ mm $ mm $ Salix-Willow Deciduous Laurel leaf Willow HT: 40 (12m) SP: 30 (9m) Large shade tree, shiny green leaves. Excellent for a quick screen. 60mm $ mm $ mm $ Golden Willow HT: 40 (12m) SP: 30 (9m) Fast growing willow known for bright yellow stems in winter. Dark green foliage turns gold in fall.. Has a Large shrub like appearance that makes a great screen. 60mm $ mm $ mm $

27 Sorbus-Mountain Ash Black Hawk Mountain Ash HT: 33 (10m) SP: 20 (6m) Upright oval form. Dark green foliage turns orange in fall. White flowers in spring are followed by orange berries that attract birds Deciduous con. #20 $ mm $ Cardinal Royal Mountain Ash HT: 30 (9m) SP: 20 (6m) Upright pyramidal form, and white flowers in the spring that are followed by bright red berries. con. #20 $ mm $ Pyramidal Mountain Ash HT: 20 (6m) SP: 10 (3m) Narrow form, and white flowers in the spring that are followed by bright red berries. con. #20 $ mm $

28 Sorbus-Mountain Ash Russian Mountain Ash HT: 25 (7m) SP: 12 (4m) Upright ornamental with the same Mountain Ash characteristics. con. #20 $ mm $ Showy Mountain Ash (Decora) HT: 25 (8m) SP: 15 (5m) Attractive small ornamental. Upright oval shape. White flowers in the spring that are followed by red berries. con. #20 $ mm $

29 Coniferous Larch-Larix Siberian Larch HT: 65 (20m) SP: 15 (5m) Distinctive pyramidal form. Bright green needles emerge in spring and turn brilliant gold in autumn. Needles drop in winter. Available Size 6-12 Tall Cost $40.00 / ft. Pinus-Pine Coniferous Lodge Pole Pine HT: 40 (12m) SP: 10 (3m) Native, slim pine tree with prickly inward facing cones and twisted blue/green needles. Available Size 6-14 Tall Cost $40.00 / ft. Mugo Pine HT: 7 (2m) SP: 7 (2m) Very hardy shrubby pine. Excellent accent plant in the landscape. Available Size 3-6 Tall Cost $50.00 / ft

30 Coniferous Pinus-Pine Malus-Apple Mugo Pine Rostrata HT: 23 (7m) SP: 13 (4m) Very hardy upright pine. Keeps it color and needles well in winter. Available Size 5-8 Tall Cost $50.00 \ ft. Scots Pine HT: 50 (15m) SP: 25 (8m) Fast growing pine with broad pyramid shape. Bark yellows with age. Available Size 6-14 Tall Cost $35.00 \ ft. Ponderosa Pine HT: 40 (12m) SP: 16 (5m) Large native tree, long needles, large cones and furrowed bark. Available Size 6-14 Tall Cost $40.00 \ ft

31 Picea-Spruce Bakeri Spruce HT: 15 (4.5m) SP: 10 (3m) Compact, slow growing conical spruce tree with blue foliage. Great use for small landscaped and specimen planting. Coniferous Available Size 6-12 Tall Cost $35.00 / ft. Black Hills Spruce HT: 65 (20m) SP: 25 (8m) Similar growth habits to the White Spruce, green soft needles. Available Size 6-14 Tall Cost $30.00 / ft. Blue Diamond Spruce HT: 25 (8m) SP: 20 (6m) A selection of Colorado blue spruce that has intense blue needles with silver overlay. Similar to Hoopii with appearance. Available Size 6-10 Tall Cost $35.00 / ft. Colorado Blue Spruce HT: 65 (20m) SP: 25 (8m) Tall pyramidal tree, very hardy. Excellent for wind breaks. Available Size 6-14 Tall Cost $27.00 / ft

32 Coniferous Picea-Spruce Malus-Apple Columnar Spruce HT: 35 (11m) SP: 10 (3m) Upright spruce, blue foliage with intense blue new growth. Excellent for narrow landscapes. Available Size 6-12 Tall Cost $35.00 / ft. Hoopsii Spruce HT: 33 (10m) SP: 8 (2.5m) Narrow, unique pyramidal form, dense silver-blue needles and narrow cones. Available Size 6-12 Tall Cost $35.00 / ft. White Spruce HT: 65 (20m) SP: 15 (5m) Large, hardy spruce with green short needles. Immature red seed cones mature to light brown. Available Size 6-14 Tall Cost $30.00 / ft

33 Our Guarantee: Providing proper care has been given and planted as per instructions, trees are guaranteed for one year from purchased date, and needs to be accompanied by original invoice. Warranty does not cover Rodent, Mechanical or other damage. Payment and Pricing: All prices are loaded unto your vehicle at our location. All sales will require payment at time of purchase or delivery. We except Visa, MasterCard, Check and Cash for payment. (Credit Card Sales over $ add 2%) GST Not Included. Prices subject to change without notice. Delivery Service: Delivery is available which require prior arrangements to be made. are delivered with a tandem crane truck that carries up to 50 trees. Delivery charge is $ / Hour, minimum charge is one hour. The crane will reach up to 35 feet from the truck, if distance is beyond reach of our picker truck, use of a dolly is needed which will require extra help, and an additional charge of ($30.00 min.) Planting Service: We provide installation services, which is quoted per job. With a minimum charge of $ per job. Tree Moving Service: We have one truck mount spade and several skid steer units. This service is available for a limited time, while trees are in their dormant stage. It is advised to book this service in advance. Truck spade is 68 and moves trees up to 8 caliper or 18 feet. Skid steer spades are from 32 to 44 and move 1.5 to 4 caliper, or 12 feet. Hourly rates are $ / Hour for both the spade truck and skid steer spades. Discounts: Discounts are available on most trees when more are purchased at one time. Number of Purchased % Discount 05) and more 5% 10) and more 10% 15) and more 15%

34 Directions: From Lethbridge go East on Hwy. 3 until your reach the second set of traffic lights in Coaldale, then turn left on to Hwy. 845 going North for 9.6 km then turn right on to Township road 10-2 for 3.2 km. Simon Bos Nurseries is on the right, take the second entrance for parking in front of the office. Planting Instructions: 1. Confirm that your location suits the tree that you intend to plant. Consider things like overhead power lines, underground utility lines and proximity to boundaries and other structures on your property. 2. Dig a shallow, broad planting hole. Make the hole wide, as much as three times the diameter of the root ball but only as deep as the root ball. Breaking up the soil in a large area around the tree provides the newly emerging roots room to expand into loose soil and helps the tree become established. 3. Ensure that the tree is planted at the proper height by keeping the top of the root ball level with the ground. If the tree is planted too deeply new roots will have difficulty developing because of lack of oxygen. 4. Straighten the tree in the hole and begin backfilling with good soil. Add soil in layers and settle with water. Continue this process until the soil is 20cm (8 ) from the top of the hole and then remove the strapping and burlap near the top of the root ball. The top ring of the wire basket can also be removed

35 Planting Instructions: 5. Continue adding soil to the hole in layers and settling with water until the hole is filled and the tree is firmly planted. 6. Make a saucer-like rim around the outside edge of the root ball to direct water into the root zone. 7. Adding a 2-4 layer of organic mulch to the area at the base of the tree helps maintain a healthy growing environment. Leave a 1 2 mulch free area at the trunk of the tree so that the bark of the trunk is not covered. 8. For potted trees, remove the container and apply the same principles. 9. If necessary, stake the tree by driving one or two stakes into the ground near the edge of the root ball. Fasten the tree to the stakes with webbing or another soft material to prevent damage to the tree. Stakes should be removed after two seasons. 10. Provide follow-up care. Keep the soil moist but not soaked. Water trees at least once a week, barring rain, and more frequently during hot weather. When the soil is dry below the surface of the mulch, it is time to water. Continue until mid-fall, tapering off for lower temperatures that require less frequent watering. 11. Other follow-up care may include minor pruning of branches damaged during the planting process. Prune sparingly immediately after planting and wait to begin necessary corrective pruning until after a full season of growth in the new location. 12. Apply root stimulating fertilizer (these are higher in phosphorous). Do not apply nitrogen fertilizers until the 3rd year after planting. Enjoy!

36 We are located 6 miles N. on Hwy. #845 & 2 miles E. on Twp from the main Coaldale lights TWP 102 When Quality Matters Box 1078, Coaldale, AB Tel: Fax: simon@bosnurseries.com We are a Clean Plants Certified Nursery!