How To Care For Newly Planted Crab Apple Tree

Question From: Andover, Massachusetts, United States
Q: Just planted a crab apple tree. other than a weekly watering should I fertilize and if I should what should I use? Sam question for an established Crab Apple tree

A: Professionals recommend waiting a year to fertilize newly planted trees. Mulch the tree with 3 inches of good quality organic mulch, such as wood chips and fertilize in late winter or very early spring with Espoma Tree Tone according to package directions. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy