How to Plant Black Locust Trees
- 1). Dig a hole where you want to plant the black locust tree. Make the hole three times the diameter of the container or root ball of your black locust tree. Dig the hole to the same depth as the container, but loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole with the end of your spade or shovel.
- 2). Fill the hole with water. As the water drains away, it will moisten the soil to a deeper level.
- 3). Lay the black locust tree on its side and remove the pot. The container should pull off easily, but if the tree has become root bound, you will need to cut the pot away with a sharp knife.
- 4). Loosen the roots with your fingers. This will help the roots to grow out and grow down deep into the soil, instead of continuing to circle the root ball.
- 5). Place the tree into the hole after the water has drained away. Begin to push the soil back into the hole. Tamp the soil down around the root ball to eliminate air pockets.
- 6). Water your black locust tree thoroughly. During the first month or two, water deeply once a week. Keep the soil most, but not soggy. After that, cut back on the watering.
