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Encouraging growth in young trees

petescott2NJlcE5e4petescott2NJlcE5e4 Posts: 2
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Can anyone offer any advice on encouraging growth in young trees? tips on watering? any feed?
We have a young Tibetan cherry, it been in the ground about 18 months. it roughly 7-8 foot high, but very skinny. main trunk is only about 1 inch across. 
would like to see the trunk thicken up and fill out with a few branches, any advice greatly appreciated. (I realise "time" is the biggest factor) 

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  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    Time and water, give it plenty of both. Make sure there is no competition nearby, keep the ground clear of any other plants within a diameter of at least 1 metre.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Is your tree in a sunny position and away from house walls, fences etc?  If you prepared the planting site well and the soil is in good condition, it's just a question of patience and making sure the soil is kept moist, but not waterlogged.  You can help retain moisture in the soil around the tree by applying a mulch of organic material such as compost, leaf mould, farmyard manure, or similar.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • petescott2NJlcE5e4petescott2NJlcE5e4 Posts: 2
    Thanks steephill and Plantminded! I think my two takeaways there are, "clear away any competition" pretty sure there is stuff planted pretty close, and "apply mulch"
    really helpful, thanks!
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    One more takeaway - keep well watered, particularly over summer!  Good luck!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


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