Care Guide for Brodie Eastern Red Cedar Evergreen Tree
Brodie Eastern Red Cedar
PLANTING:
- Select an area with full sun.
- Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and deep enough for the top of the root ball to be parallel with the ground level.
- Plant the tree upright and backfill with excavated soil, tamping down to eliminate air pockets.
- Soak with a hose and take care not to leave any gaps around the root ball.
SOIL:
- Prefers well-draining soil.
- Suitable for clay, alkaline, and compacted soils, avoid wet and soggy.
MULCH:
- Apply 2-3 inches of organic mulch around theΒ entire planting area.
- Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
LIGHT:
- Thrives inΒ full sun.Β
WATER:
- Water regularlyΒ during the first growing season to establish a deep and strong root system.Β
- Once established, water only during extended periods of drought.
FERTILIZE:
- Fertilize duringΒ early spring with a slow-release,Β well-balanced fertilizer.
PRUNING:
- Pruning is not necessary.Β
- If left to grow naturally it may reach heights of up to 35 feet.
- Avoid pruning during the hottest and coldest months.Β