Keep Nassau Beautiful

We appreciate your participation in our tree giveaway! Your enthusiasm and commitment to planting trees and caring for the environment made this event a success. Together, we’re creating a greener, healthier community for generations to enjoy. We’re grateful for your support and look forward to more opportunities to grow with you! 🌱

Planting & Care Guide for 3-Gallon Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)

Planting Instructions

Choose the Right Location

• • Select a spot with full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily).
  • Ensure well-draining soil; Yaupon Holly tolerates various soil types, including sandy or clay soils.
  • Allow space for growth: Dwarf varieties can reach 3-5 feet, while standard varieties may grow 15-20 feet tall and wide.

Prepare the Soil

• • Loosen the soil twice the width of the root ball and slightly deeper.
  • Mix in organic compost if soil is poor to enhance nutrients and drainage.

Planting the Tree

• • Remove the Yaupon Holly from its container and gently loosen the roots if they are bound.
  • Place it in the hole so the top of the root ball sits slightly above ground level to prevent waterlogging.
  • Backfill with native soil, pressing gently to remove air pockets.

Watering After Planting

• • Water deeply and thoroughly after planting to help roots establish.
  • Add a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base (but keep it a few inches away from the trunk) to retain moisture and regulate temperature.

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Care & Maintenance

Watering

• • First year: Water 2-3 times per week, depending on rainfall, to establish strong roots.
  • After establishment: Yaupon Holly is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during dry spells.

Fertilizing

• • Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (such as 10-10-10 or 19-4-10) in early spring and again in late summer for optimal growth.
  • Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent excessive growth or weak branches.

Pruning

• • Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape and remove any dead or crossing branches.
  • For hedges, trim as needed to maintain desired size and shape.
  • Yaupon Holly responds well to shearing and can be trained into a formal shape or left natural.

Pest & Disease Management

• • Generally pest-resistant, but occasionally check for scale insects or leaf spot diseases.
  • If needed, treat scale with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.

Cold & Heat Tolerance

• • Hardy in USDA zones 7-9, Yaupon Holly withstands both heat and cold.
  • Protect young plants from extreme cold with mulch and cover if necessary.

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Additional Tips

🌱 Attracts Wildlife – The bright red berries (on female plants) provide food for birds.
🌞 Evergreen Beauty – Maintains lush green foliage year-round.
🌳 Versatile Use – Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, topiary, or specimen planting.

By following these planting and care tips, your Yaupon Holly will thrive and enhance your landscape for years to come! 🌿 

Planting & Care Guide for 1-Gallon DD Blanchard Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘DD Blanchard’)

Planting Instructions

Choose the Right Location

• • Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 6+ hours of sunlight per day).
  • Requires well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil (avoid heavy clay or constantly wet areas).
  • Allow space for growth: Can reach 50-60 feet tall and 25-30 feet wide at maturity.

Prepare the Soil

• • Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep.
  • If the soil is heavy clay or sandy, mix in organic compost to improve structure and drainage.

Planting the Tree

• • Remove the magnolia from its container and gently loosen any bound roots.
  • Place it in the hole so the top of the root ball sits slightly above ground level.
  • Backfill with native soil, pressing gently to remove air pockets.

Watering After Planting

• • Water deeply and thoroughly to help the roots establish.
  • Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk.

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Care & Maintenance

Watering

• • First year: Water 2-3 times per week, adjusting based on rainfall.
  • After establishment: Water deeply but infrequently, especially during dry periods.

Fertilizing

• • Apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10 or 19-4-10) in early spring and midsummer.
  • Avoid over-fertilizing, which can cause weak growth.

Pruning

• • Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
  • Minimal pruning is needed since the tree maintains a naturally symmetrical shape.

Pest & Disease Management

• • Generally pest-resistant, but occasionally check for scale insects or leaf spot diseases.
  • If needed, treat with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.

Cold & Heat Tolerance

• • Hardy in USDA zones 7-9.
  • Protect young trees from extreme cold with mulch or temporary covering if necessary.

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Additional Tips

🌸 Fragrant Blooms – Produces large, creamy-white flowers in late spring to summer.
🌿 Evergreen Beauty – Dark green leaves with rich bronze undersides provide year-round interest.
🌳 Versatile Use – Ideal for shade trees, specimen plantings, or privacy screens.
🦋 Wildlife Friendly – Attracts pollinators and provides shelter for birds.

By following these planting and care tips, your DD Blanchard Magnolia will thrive and enhance your landscape for generations! 🌳

 

Planting & Care Guide for 3-Gallon Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii)

Planting Instructions

Choose the Right Location

• • Prefers full sun (at least 6+ hours of direct sunlight per day).
  • Thrives in moist, well-draining soils, but adapts to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
  • Grows best in lowland areas, near water sources, or locations with consistent moisture but is also drought-tolerant once established.
  • Allow space for growth: Can reach 60-80 feet tall and 40-50 feet wide at maturity.

Prepare the Soil

• • Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep.
  • If soil is compacted, loosen it with a shovel and mix in organic compost to improve aeration and moisture retention.

Planting the Tree

• • Carefully remove the oak from its container and loosen any bound roots.
  • Place the tree in the hole so the top of the root ball is slightly above ground level to prevent settling.
  • Backfill with native soil, pressing down gently to remove air pockets.

Watering After Planting

• • Water deeply immediately after planting to help roots establish.
  • Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base (keeping it a few inches away from the trunk) to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

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Care & Maintenance

Watering

• • First year: Water 2-3 times per week, especially in hot or dry conditions.
  • After establishment: Drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering, especially during prolonged dry periods.

Fertilizing

• • Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (such as 10-10-10 or 19-4-10) in early spring to encourage healthy growth.
  • Avoid excessive fertilization to prevent weak or excessive growth.

Pruning

• • Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
  • Avoid heavy pruning, as oak trees develop a strong, natural structure.

Pest & Disease Management

• • Generally pest-resistant, but monitor for oak wilt, powdery mildew, or scale insects.
  • If needed, treat pests with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap and ensure proper airflow to reduce disease risk.

Cold & Heat Tolerance

• • Hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and tolerates a wide range of temperatures.
  • Strong resistance to storms, wind, and wet conditions.

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Additional Tips

🍂 Beautiful Fall Color – Leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange in autumn.
🌳 Long-Lived Shade Tree – Can live 100+ years, providing excellent shade and wildlife habitat.
🦌 Wildlife Friendly – Produces sweet acorns that attract deer, squirrels, and other wildlife.
💧 Moisture-Loving, but Adaptable – Ideal for lowland areas, floodplains, and riverbanks, yet can tolerate drier conditions once established.

By following these planting and care tips, your Swamp Chestnut Oak will thrive and provide shade, beauty, and ecological benefits for generations to come! 🌳

 

Planting & Care Guide for 1-Gallon Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

Planting Instructions

Choose the Right Location

• • Prefers full sun (at least 6+ hours of direct sunlight per day) for best fruit production.
  • Thrives in well-draining soil but tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
  • Allow space for growth: Can reach 30-60 feet tall and 20-35 feet wide at maturity.
  • Plant at least one male and one female tree for fruit production, as persimmons are usually dioecious (separate male and female trees).

Prepare the Soil

• • Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep.
  • If the soil is poor, mix in organic compost to improve fertility and drainage.

Planting the Tree

• • Remove the persimmon tree from its container and gently loosen the roots.
  • Place the tree in the hole so the top of the root ball is slightly above ground level to prevent root rot.
  • Backfill with native soil, pressing down gently to remove air pockets.

Watering After Planting

Water deeply and thoroughly to help establish roots.

• • Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base (keeping it a few inches away from the trunk) to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

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Care & Maintenance

Watering

• • First year: Water 2-3 times per week, especially in hot or dry conditions.
  • After establishment: Drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

Fertilizing

• • Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (such as 10-10-10 or 19-4-10) in early spring and mid-summer to encourage healthy growth and fruiting.
  • Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it can lead to more leaves and less fruit.

Pruning

• • Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
  • For fruit production, thin branches to allow more sunlight and air circulation.

Pest & Disease Management

• • Generally pest-resistant, but monitor for persimmon psyllids, scale insects, and leaf spot diseases.
  • Treat pests with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap if necessary.

Cold & Heat Tolerance

• • Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
  • Tolerates heat, humidity, and drought once established.

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Additional Tips

🍂 Beautiful Fall Color – Leaves turn stunning red, orange, and yellow in autumn.
🍊 Delicious Fruit – Produces sweet, orange persimmons in late summer to fall (only on female trees).
🦌 Wildlife Friendly – Attracts deer, birds, and small mammals with its fruit.
🌳 Long-Lived & Low-Maintenance – Can thrive for 50+ years with minimal care.

By following these planting and care tips, your persimmon tree will flourish, providing beauty, shade, and delicious fruit for generations to come! 🌳

 

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