NatureStar Tree and Shrub Directions for Use

For Plants and Shrubs in the Landscape or Transplanting, apply at the following rates:

Application In the Landscape For Transplanting
Low Rate
(for heavy substrates)		 8 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 7 lbs. per cubic yard of media
Medium Rate
(for most nursery stock and foliage plants)		 15 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 13 lbs. per cubic yard of media
High Rate
(for light substrates)		 30 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 20 lbs. per cubic yard of media

For Container Grown Plants, apply at the following rates:

Container Size 1 gallon 2 gallon 3 gallon 5 gallon 7 gallon 10 gallon 15 gallon
Low Rate (ounces) 1 oz. 2 oz. 3.5 oz. 5 oz. 7 oz. 8.5 oz. 10 oz.
High Rate (ounces) 1.5 oz. 3 oz. 5 oz. 7.5 oz. 11 oz. 13 oz. 15 oz.

For Trees, apply at the following rates:

Tree Size Application
4’ tree, 1/2” caliper Apply 2 lbs. at transplanting
10’ tree, 1 ½ “ caliper Apply 5 lbs. at transplanting
20’ tree, 4” caliper Apply 10 lbs. at transplanting

Mix product with soil in the bottom of holes before transplanting.
Irrigate after application. Set spreader rates according to manufacturer’s specifications.