About the tree:

• Radiata pine grows well in sheltered and shady places.
• Grows to a height of 15-30m
• Trees are ready to be transplanted at 30cm
• Prune when the tree is 5 and 7 years old to prevent the wood from becoming knotty

Care Instructions:

1. Plant your tree in the bucket provided. Remove the plastic bag from the plant's roots.

2. Put enough potting mix in the bucket so as to position the plant where the bottom of the tree stem will be covered by 1cm of potting mix.

3. No fertiliser is required when you initially plant the tree. There is a slow-release fertiliser in the potting mix.

4. Water your tree any time the potting mix feels less than moist

5. Apply 1/2 tsp of fertiliser in two months after planting, then bimonthly onwards. 

6. You can prune your tree whenever you think it needs to be kept in shape, we recommend only taking a small amount off the sides to maintain the conical shape.  The more you prune it the denser your tree will become 

7.  Never cut the top of the tree unless you are happy with its height.

8. If you plan to bring your tree indoors, make sure to not keep it inside for more than 10 days unless it's by the window and has access to sun.