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Plant the daughter tree as close to the mother Leave the trees to grow and develop roots. If there is a
as possible at the practiced angle. Cover the spurt of rapid growth in the immediate future, consider
roots with soil and tamp down gently pruning back a little, but generally try not to disturb
to ensure the trees will not fall over. them other than basic pruning to shape and the
prompt removal of unnecessary major branches.
Stop and relax
Trees need time to establish.
Allow your tree to settle
for at least half a growing
season before moving on
to the next stage.