How fast will Imagine Backyard Trees® grow?
Each variety of tree has it’s own growth rate. If everything effecting the tree is perfect most Imagine BackYard Tree® varieties will grow 3′-5′ taller the first season after planting. Of course, every planting location will not be perfect, so actual growth rates will vary. There are four main factors for maximizing the growth of your tree. First, the location where you plant the tree, if the tree requires some shade, make sure it is not planted in full sun, if it requires full sun, plant it in full sun. Second factor is the soil condition, the worst thing you can do is plant your tree in a slow draining location, this will may kill your tree and at the very least slow the growth to a crawl. Third, is water requirements; planting a tree in a location that is slow draining is not a good alternative to planting in a well drained location and watering often. Watering every few days or once a week until the tree becomes established is recommend. Roots have two functions, to anchor the tree
