Young trees require less fertilizer than established trees.
- 1-2-year-old tree = ¼ cup
- 3-4-year-old tree = ½ cup
- 5-10-year-old tree = 1 – 2 cups
- More than 10 years old = 2 – 3 cups
Spread the fertilizer on the soil surface, away from the trunk, but beneath the canopy. Water the fertilizer in well and evaluate the tree for further fertilization needs.