How long does it take for a bare-root tree to show signs of life?

[andrewmlin]

About a month ago, I purchased a Tulip tree from the Arbor Day Foundation. It is of the bare-root kind. I planted it in my front yard and have been religiously watering it (I don't think too much). How long should a tree like this take to show some signs of life? After a month, it is still just a stick in the ground. I'm worried that I didn't plant it high enough... this is the first tree that I've planted!

Thank you,
Andrew

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[Raintree]

I think it's toast.

 

[Zale]

After a month there should some sign of life.If none of the buds has broken, it is probably dead. Sorry.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

call the arbor day foundation. they should be able to tell you. also, they may send you another one.

 

[andrewmlin]

Ok, thanks for your opinions. I feared as much. I'll give the Arbor Day Foundation a call and see what they say.

call the arbor day foundation. they should be able to tell you. also, they may send you another one.

 

[Grouchy old man]

Not that it made any difference this time but next time don't plant it down in a hole like that.:msp_sad:

 

[andrewmlin]

Not that it made any difference this time but next time don't plant it down in a hole like that.:msp_sad:

I did a bunch of research on how to plant a tree on a slope and this was the preferred way. How else would you suggest?

 

[treeseer]

I did a bunch of research on how to plant a tree on a slope and this was the preferred way. How else would you suggest?

Plant with root flare at or near grade. looks wet in there; soil should dry out between waterings

to see if it lives, scratch the bark. :tongue2: