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Hawthorn tree

KaytedugganKayteduggan Posts: 32
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Hi, I planted a 5ft hawthorn tree around 2/3 months ago. I planted it to the top of the root ball as I was told to do. Last week, I noticed that what looks to be a root is arching up out of the soil and going back down into the soil. Is this normal? I've never had a tree before. Thanks. 

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  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Some soil may have eroded from the root all when you water the tree.. exposing the roots.  I suggest you mulch around the tree with some bark mulch, you can get a bag from the garden center.  Just keep it a few inches away from the trunk, to avoid issues from damp or damage around the trunk. Make sure you give it a deep water at least once a week from the hose.  I typically let it run for about 10 minutes or so on newly planted trees.  Next year give it about the same once a week during the dry parts of summer.  
    Utah, USA.
  • KaytedugganKayteduggan Posts: 32
    Thank you very much for your advice 🙂
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