Depending on your circumstances, you may be planting your tree in a pot or straight in the ground. You may be interring cremated ashes with your tree or you may simply be planting it in someone's memory.
This article covers our recommendations for when you wish to plant your memorial tree in the ground with ashes. If this is not what you're planning, then please see our articles on:
Planting in a pot - without ashes
Planting in a pot - with ashes
Planting in the ground - without ashes
Quick Guide – Planting in the Ground without Ashes
You will need:
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Spade or trowel
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Watering can or hose
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Large container for mixing
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Compost (we recommend John Innes. No 2 blend)
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Gloves (required if handling ash and Unifying Mix)
Step One - Choose a suitable spot
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Somewhere bright, with some direct sunlight and good drainage
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Allow space for the tree to grow.
Step Two - Prepare the soil
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Dig a hole at least 40cm wide and 30cm deep.
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In a container, mix the removed soil with:
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- Up to 500ml ash
- The full Unifying Mix kit
- A few litres of compost
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Blend thoroughly
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Return most of the mixture to the hole.
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Make a small gap for the sapling to be planted.
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Into the gap, sprinkle the full sachet of root-supporting fungi provided.
Step Three - Position the tree
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Remove the tree from its biodegradable pulp pot.
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Place the tree in the hole so that the base of the trunk sits level with the soil surface.
Step Four - Backfill and firm
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Fill the remaining space with the blended soil mix
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Press gently to remove any air gaps.
- Tie to a stake for added stability (optional)
Step Five - Water well
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Water thoroughly and allow it to soak in.
Once you've planted your tree, you can continue setting up your digital memorial here.