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Product Care

We have provide a quick care guide below to help you with your new purchase. Please read the irrigation guidelines to ensure your product(s) take root and thrive properly.

Irrigation Guidelines - Hardiness Zones 9 -11

1. Water rates are based on 3 gallons of water per caliper inch (University of Florida Research).

2. Adjust rates based on the soil moisture within the root ball profile, the soil moisture in the adjacent native soil, and the visible hydration level of the tree's foliage.

3. Water should be delivered to the root ball in a slow manner to allow adequate penetration and absorption.

4. Irrigation rates should be increased with warmer temperatures and decreased with cooler temperatures.

5. Irrigation rates should be reduced during tree dormancy

6. Establishment rates are based on 3 months per inch of trunk caliper.

7. An optimum root ball soil moisture profile can be better maintained if water is applied in multiple irrigation cycles during the day.

Container Size	Gallons of Water	Schedule	Months to Reestablish
15 gallon	4.5 gallons	Daily for 2-4 weeks. Every other day for 2 months. Weekly until established.	6 months
30 gallon	7.5 gallons	Daily for 1-2 months. Every other day for 4 months. Weekly until established.	6-12 months
45 gallon	9 gallons	Daily for 1-2 months. Every other day for 4 months. Weekly until established.	6-12 months
65 gallon	10.5 gallons	Daily for 1-2 months. Every other day for 4 months. Weekly until established.	6-12 months
100 gallon	13.5 gallons	Daily for 2 months. Every other day for 5 months. Weekly until established.	12-24 months
200 gallon	16.5 gallons	Daily for 2 months. Every other day for 5 months. Weekly until established.	12-24 months
300 gallon	19.5 gallons	Daily for 2 months. Every other day for 5 months. Weekly until established.	12-24 months

Post Installation

1. Drive the arbor arrow anchor 18"-24" down into the ground (deeper in sandy soil) using a 1/2" pipe as a driver.	2. With your back to the tree, give the guy line a tug to toggle (set) the anchor.
3. Place the loose end of the strap around the leading branch of the tree and thread through the buckle slot.	4. Tie the loose end of the strap back onto itself using a simple granny knot.
5. Depress the spring button on the buckle and slide towards the anchor to tension line. Repeat for 2nd and 3rd guy lines.