Espoma Organic Tree-Tone, 4lb
OVERVIEW:
Tree-tone is the ultimate organic fertilizer for all shade, fruit & ornamental trees! It’s a rich blend of the finest natural & organic ingredients and enhanced with humates & beneficial microbes. No sludges or fillers are ever used. And because it’s made in our state-of-the-art solar powered manufacturing facility, consistency and quality are guaranteed.
FEATURES:
- #1 Choice for Fruit & Shade Trees for Over 50 Years
- Faster Growth, Bigger Blooms, Greener Foliage
- 100% Natural & Organic Approved
- Long lasting Slow-Release Feeding
- Safe for People, Pets & Planet
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 4 pounds (1 pound = approx. 3 cups)
For Use On: All fruit, shade and ornamental trees such as Apple, Ash, Aspen, Buckeye, Catalpa, Cherry and Plum, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Cypress, Elm, Hawthorn, Filbert, Honeylocust, Locust, Maple, Pear, Poplar, Sweetgum, Sycamore, Walnut , Willow, etc.
When To Use: One time each in Spring and Fall.
- Spring – Feed early Spring before growth starts.
- Fall – Feed after leaf drop but before the ground freezes.
- Never apply fertilizer to frozen soil.
How Much To Use: The amount of Tree-tone required is determined by the caliper or diameter of the trunk. On medium and large trees this should be measured at a point 4 feet above the ground.
| Trunk Diameter | Application Rate |
| Up to 2 inches | 3 lbs. (9 cups) per inch |
| 2 - 4 inches | 4 lbs. (12 cups) per inch |
| 4 - 6 inches | 5 lbs. (15 cups) per inch |
| Over 6 inches | 6 lbs. (18 cups) per inch |
How To Apply:
- Small trees: Sprinkle on ground over area equal to root spread. This can be estimated as the area under and slightly beyond the branch spread.
- Large trees: Make holes 2 to 3″ in diameter, 2 to 3′ apart, and 12 to 18″ deep under the drip line (outer edges of branches) of the tree with an auger. Divide Tree-tone evenly among the holes, fill remainder of holes with soil. Water thoroughly.