Tree Planting

The active establishment of desired, perennial, woody species to meet landowner goals and objectives.
Man placing tree in the ground

How to plant a tree

Planting and establishing trees is about managing air and moisture in the soil. Manage these correctly and trees will grow quickly following planting. Learn the steps to properly plant a tree.

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  • Planting and establishing trees is about managing air and moisture in the soil. Manage these correctly and trees will grow quickly following planting.   Three of the most common causes of poor tree establishment or death are planting too deep, improper watering, and girdling roots.   If appropriate species are planted at the right depth and irrigated […]
  • When applied and maintained correctly, mulch has many benefits for trees. It conserves water, reduces weeds and competition from other plants, and can regulate soil temperature. Keeping soil warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Organic mulch also helps soil by encouraging helpful microorganisms, which can improve soil over time.  However, if mulch […]
  • Most landscape trees do not need fertilizer. It’s better to focus on watering and mulching to help your trees grow. Instead of chemical fertilizers, consider spreading a thin layer of compost on the soil each year to improve soil health and add nutrients. Compost can be added underneath mulch.  If you think your soil might […]
  • Our urban tree improvement program supplies hardy trees for future urban landscapes.   The program was established more than 40 years ago to create a supply for trees for future landscapes. The program has produced some of the hardiest, climate-adaptable tree species that are now offered through Texas Tested, Texas Tough. Texas Tested, Texas Tough Trees […]
  • West Texas Nursery also provides seedlings for the Central Texas Restoration and Recovery program and for various cities, state parks, and non-governmental organizations through custom growing contracts.  West Texas Nursery custom contract growing Our large-scale, custom tree growing program is here for you. With this program, you can:   Previous contract seedling production has been done […]
  • The Western Gulf Forest Tree Improvement Program (WGFTIP) preserves and improves populations of loblolly, slash, longleaf, and shortleaf pine. We also work with a few plantation hardwood species.   WGFTIP was established in 1969 and created a formal relationship with our tree improvement partners.   The cooperative model allows our members within a local region to share […]
  • For a century, we have provided Texas with seedlings from state nurseries.  Seed for these nurseries was originally provided from forest stands harvested in the region but now come from seed orchards established with trees selected for growth, form, and disease resistance as our tree improvement programs developed.    Tree improvement is a scientific process using […]
  • The Texas Arbor Day Unit Series for 9th-12th grade engages high school students in a comprehensive exploration of forest ecosystems, soil science, and sustainable forest management.
  • The Texas Arbor Day Unit Series for 3rd-5th grade introduces students to the importance of forests and their ecosystems through hands-on activities and critical thinking exercises.
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