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I planted a matador Maple tree in Sept. The nursery said I should put mulch around the tree and that using leaves would be ok.
#1 Do I need to remove...
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Asked October 31, 2020, 2:24 PM EDT
I planted a matador Maple tree in Sept. The nursery said I should put mulch around the tree and that using leaves would be ok.
#1 Do I need to remove the leaves now?
#2 Should I still be watering the tree?
Thank you
Terri
Carver County Minnesota
Expert Response
Water the tree as needed until the soil freezes.
Learn more here:
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/watering-newly-planted-trees-and-shrubs
Do not remove the leaves. However, shredded hardwood, wood chips or other wood-based mulch will last longer.
