fertilize a new tree?

[ricsin1]

Just planted a crepe mrytle (15 gallon size) on Oct 18th, 2009 I wanted to know if I could use a fertilizer [Bondie 4-10-3 Root & Grow Fertilizer] or should I just water and fertilize next spring 2010.

I wanted the root system get developed as soon as possible before winter comes. The leaves turned yellow/orange and fell off since I've planted on Oct 18th and today it just seems dry?

I'm in Atlanta, GA 30314

[Kiril]

Add some compost and then just water it enough to keep the soil moist, not wet.

[White Gardens]

Generally speaking, most trees will just need compost to get them started.

Sometimes you need to take soil samples if the soil looks questionable. A good indicator is how the other trees and plants in the neighborhood look, especially the immediate neighbors.

I always use a strait 13 fert when installing everything. Little added insurance. I've planted some trees though in great soil, didn't add anything, and they had no problem taking off.

[Stillwater]

go hear

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faq...yrtlefaq2.html