June

• Stop planting trees once the weather becomes hot and dry. Wait until early fall for more favorable conditions for successful transplanting.

• Continue regular watering of newly planted trees. If there has been little to no precipitation in the past month, check soil moisture around mature trees at a depth of 4-6”. If it is dry, time to water.

• Prune branches that are clearly dead or damaged. If a branch is bare, do not assume it is dead. If it can be bent, it is most likely a living branch. If a tree is showing signs of disease (e.g. galls), contact a professional regarding best time of year to remove. Sometimes pruning a diseased branch or limb will release vectors (e.g. fungus spores).

• Protect tree trunks from damage caused by mowers and weed trimmers with a ring of mulch or caging.

• Keep an eye out for signs of insects or disease. Not all insects are pests. Consult Missoula County Weed District & Extension’s website at www.missoulaeduplace.org for more information.