Steph and George, the clump river birch looks wonderful in that location! It is a perfect example of the right plant in the right place. That tree is huge, and it gives your landscape a beautiful instant impact! Not everyone can visualize how a tree or shrub will look in a few years, and most of us (me) tend to plant things too closely together. When I get plant placements wrong, or something doesn't thrive for one reason or another, I think of it as another opportunity/reason to go to the nurseries and garden centers! Hey, it works for me! Have a fun weekend! ~Margie😊💚
I know this is an older video, but I was looking for videos referring to the Heritage River Birch. We just bought one for the exact same reason, but a 6-7 foot tree. I had read that these very water loving. We'll be planting it this weekend. I was curious if it fixed or helped the extra water in the area you planted? We too decided to try to fix the problem in a natural way. Otherwise, we may have to put in more drainage into the hillside. We're either catching water coming out of a hill via a spring, someone at the top of the hill is draining their excess onto our property, or there is an issue with the drainage we already have in the yard. It didn't always do this. There was an Ash tree where the birch is going. We had it removed a couple of years ago as it was dead due to the Emerald Ash borer and didn't want the tree to end up on the house during an ice or wind storm.
Hi Sandy! So glad you found our video. I do believe it helps some in that area. Although we haven't been able to catch a break with rain last Fall/Winter, and now this Spring. Its been so wet. I can tell you that the tree is doing well, and seems to have adjusted to its new spot. Its beginning to leave out, and our hope is that over time as it grows it helps some with water absorption. We also made a new garden bed over by our driveway, another wet area, where we planted red twig dogwoods, and some willow shrubs, as well as some sweet flag ogon grass that are all water loving. Fingers crossed this helps, but we also see some drainage improvements in our future. Those projects are never fun, but often necessary. Enjoy your new tree, they are beautiful!
@@HookedandRooted Thanks! I'm hoping it helps at least a little. I've tried several things up there, but I have issues with deer and rabbits. I can't get them to leave it alone long enough for anything to become established. Even the resistant plants. We'll see what happens. Again, thanks for responding.
Need to first always cut a section of the top of the root ball and find the root flare, you’ll need to remove soil, it’s usually covered by a few inches of soil at least. You want the root flare to always be above grade. Planting a tree too deeply is one of the worst things you can do for a tree, it stunts growth, restricts oxygen intake, causes trunk rot, and makes them susceptible to disease. The second worst thing you can do is pile a foot of mulch at the base.
Hi Rachel, thank you for your concern. The mulch is not thick around the trunk. We are cautious about mulch around our tree trunks as we have many Japanese Maples and learned this long ago. It may be hard to tell from the video, but there's breathing room.
Every arborist I've talked to advises keeping the mulch several inches away from the base of the tree.
This is how I discovered your channel because I was looking for information about River Birch trees. I got one! Just love mine!
Welcome to the channel Debbie, I also love my river birch. Such beautiful trees🌳
That is a BEAUTIFUL tree, Steph!!! So much work, but you guys made it look easy. I need a George!!!! 😀🌳🌼
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL WORK!!! Thanks for sharing and y’all stay blessed!
-Calvin
Thank you so much, Calvin, and thank you for stopping by.
Steph and George, the clump river birch looks wonderful in that location! It is a perfect example of the right plant in the right place. That tree is huge, and it gives your landscape a beautiful instant impact!
Not everyone can visualize how a tree or shrub will look in a few years, and most of us (me) tend to plant things too closely together. When I get plant placements wrong, or something doesn't thrive for one reason or another, I think of it as another opportunity/reason to go to the nurseries and garden centers! Hey, it works for me! Have a fun weekend! ~Margie😊💚
Great job on the tree plant! Show us how it looks at the end of the season! Cheers Steph!
That's a good looking tree.
A beautiful tree and you worked so hard to plant it. I am sure that it will provide you with years of pleasure and enjoyment. Best Wishes, Paul.
Oooh. Very big. 😮
It’s absolutely stunning Steph & George 💕 and I’m looking forward to watching it grow on and give us years of beautiful colour 🌸🦋🌸
Wooo amazing job
Hi Yesid! Thank you so much! 🌱
Thank you!
What a beautiful tree as it is and leafed out you'll see it's greater glory.
George “standing” in the hole😂🤣
The tree looks great! Good luck with it🌿
Looks great!
Thank you 🌱
#nailedit !! Awesome job, you two!! Super smart dry fitting. Looks like it's been there for years !!
Cheers guys
Jason and Colleen 🌱🌱🌱
Looks very nice! Good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks beautiful!!!
Thank you 🌱
Looks beautiful. I can’t wait to see it leafed out!
George is so meticulous! Great job.
Looks great! I totally thought he was standing on the hole until he stood up 😂
This was super helpful, and the tree looks beautiful in your spot.
Great job. It sure is a beautiful specimen. Love multi-trunk trees.
I know this is an older video, but I was looking for videos referring to the Heritage River Birch. We just bought one for the exact same reason, but a 6-7 foot tree. I had read that these very water loving. We'll be planting it this weekend. I was curious if it fixed or helped the extra water in the area you planted? We too decided to try to fix the problem in a natural way. Otherwise, we may have to put in more drainage into the hillside. We're either catching water coming out of a hill via a spring, someone at the top of the hill is draining their excess onto our property, or there is an issue with the drainage we already have in the yard. It didn't always do this. There was an Ash tree where the birch is going. We had it removed a couple of years ago as it was dead due to the Emerald Ash borer and didn't want the tree to end up on the house during an ice or wind storm.
Hi Sandy! So glad you found our video. I do believe it helps some in that area. Although we haven't been able to catch a break with rain last Fall/Winter, and now this Spring. Its been so wet. I can tell you that the tree is doing well, and seems to have adjusted to its new spot. Its beginning to leave out, and our hope is that over time as it grows it helps some with water absorption. We also made a new garden bed over by our driveway, another wet area, where we planted red twig dogwoods, and some willow shrubs, as well as some sweet flag ogon grass that are all water loving. Fingers crossed this helps, but we also see some drainage improvements in our future. Those projects are never fun, but often necessary. Enjoy your new tree, they are beautiful!
@@HookedandRooted Thanks! I'm hoping it helps at least a little. I've tried several things up there, but I have issues with deer and rabbits. I can't get them to leave it alone long enough for anything to become established. Even the resistant plants. We'll see what happens. Again, thanks for responding.
Very Pretty!♥️
Good Job!😊
Great job George!! Looks great!
I lol'd at 'standing in the hole'. Beautiful tree, I'm hoping to plant an avenue of silver birch at our property
Lol he's funny 😁 that would look lovely in a grouping!
Looks amazing great job !!😍
Love this!!! Your trees are gorgeous!!!!!
Beautiful tree , great accent to your yard and great job George ❤️. Does he do this on the side ?
Beautiful! How is tree now?
Hi there! It's doing well. Going on year 2 this spring. It's a beautiful tree. Thank you!!
@@HookedandRooted i am so glad to know, your garden is absolutely gorgeous, good job !!
Need to first always cut a section of the top of the root ball and find the root flare, you’ll need to remove soil, it’s usually covered by a few inches of soil at least. You want the root flare to always be above grade. Planting a tree too deeply is one of the worst things you can do for a tree, it stunts growth, restricts oxygen intake, causes trunk rot, and makes them susceptible to disease. The second worst thing you can do is pile a foot of mulch at the base.
The mulch should not be up against the tree trunk. It causes mild to grow on the trunk which can lead to disease and death of the tree
Hi Rachel, thank you for your concern. The mulch is not thick around the trunk. We are cautious about mulch around our tree trunks as we have many Japanese Maples and learned this long ago. It may be hard to tell from the video, but there's breathing room.
Eden eden eden bravo super beautiful lady! România. What tree?
Hello! A heritage river birch 🌳
How many gallon was this river birch that you planted and roughly how tall?
It was pretty large. It was ball and burlaped, so no actual idea on gallons. It was roughly 12 feet tall.
Looks nice except for the pavers around the base takes away from the natural look of the tree
Hi Nancy, it makes it easier to mow for my husband. Eventually, it may get removed, but works for us for now.
Love this, great job planting!
Thank you so much! 🌱