When they reach full maturity, trees are incredibly sturdy and resilient, able to stand up against most of what nature will throw at them. However, the early years of a tree’s life are much more difficult. Young trees are susceptible to numerous problems, including frost and wind damage.

Phoenix’s tree health care professionals at Arbor Tree Feeding Experts have been protecting young trees for years. With our expertise, we’d like to help you with some tips on how to keep every part of your young tree, from the tree trunks to the tree bark, safe and healthy. 

There are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind to give your young trees the best chance to make it to maturity.

Protect Your Young Tree from Frost

Frost is one of the most damaging things that many young trees will have to face. For the first few years of a young tree’s life, it’ll need a lot of help to get through the cold winter months. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to give your tree the TLC that it needs to make it through its first few developing years.

Before winter, you’ll need to prepare to keep your young tree from freezing. Fortunately, tree coverings are one of the most simple and affordable ways to protect a young tree from frost. 

Tree coverings like tree tubes or a plastic tree guard help give a young tree the protection it needs during a cold winter night. This solution is very affordable and only requires a few minutes to implement.

Help Your Tree Through Transplant Shock

No tree takes well to being uprooted and moved somewhere else entirely. The time that a tree spends adjusting to a new location is known as “transplant shock.” Without proper care, this can be one of the most dangerous times for a young tree. 

While in transplant shock, a young tree adjusts to its new space and re-roots itself into its new environment. More than anything, you’ll need to keep young trees healthy during this time. Here are a few tips on protecting young trees during transplant shock.

• Plant it away from other trees – Keep your new trees separate to avoid competition for water
• Don’t let the root balls dry out – Water the new tree regularly
• Give it ample nutrients and sunlight – Plant your tree in mulch or fertilized ground where it will have access to a regular food source from sunlight 

Keeping a Tree Resistant to Drought

Like winter, summer can be a difficult month for a young tree. As summer can be scorchingly hot and exceedingly dry, it’s no surprise that a young tree will have a hard time. 

The most critical action you can take to keep your new tree healthy during these months is to provide it with ample water. However, you don’t want to overwater it and cause issues the other way.

While winter offers much more moisture, it can present similar drought issues for a new tree. This lack of water is because the soil moisture during winter is negligible. Provide your tree with as much water as it needs before the ground starts to freeze.

Work with a Local Tree Health Expert

The best way to keep your small tree healthy and make it last is with some expert assistance. Arbor Tree Feeding Experts are experts at protecting young trees. We’re here to ensure your young tree remains a healthy tree for years to come. 

Let us do everything we can to ensure the longevity of your trees. To get started today, call Arbor Tree Feeding Experts at 480-528-9486.