Question about planting tree

So I dug a big hole to plant a small tree. Problem was that there was some weird big rock that sat halfway in my hole. Probably not going to be able to get that rock out without a whole lot of work probably involving heavy machinery.

So basically this prevented me from digging the hole much deeper....when I put the plant in, the top of the mound stuck above the ground about 3 inches. So now at the base of this tree I have to make a mound that's 3 inches higher than the rest of the trees.

Can I expose the top of the roots and cut the top so that I can flatten the mound? Without killing the tree of course.

Suggestions?

 

It is always best practice to keep the top of the root ball exposed to air. It helps the tree breath. A lot of people unknowingly cover the top with mulch, which essentially suffocates the tree. Your tree will be fine the way you planted it. Remember to deep water it (slow and long) for the first couple years. This will train the roots down into the ground. Year one it survives, year two the roots grow, year three it will take off and is established.

 

How big will said tree get? seems awful close to your wall there?? Should that be a concern?

 

You don't mention what kind of tree other then small, but you put it very close to a wall?/building?. Is there enough room for the tree to grow and spread its limbs? Is there enough room for the tree roots to grow around the rock? Generally tree roots like to grow downward. A big rock my prevent this from happening. Is there another place to plant this tree?

 

I agree with YF Ryan. Trees against the house can be a crap shoot. Those roots will try to find water and your drainage around your house. I think it depends on the tree. My lilac tree doesn't seem to be a problem but the other trees near the house keep trying to root in my drain lines. I have to watch them every year. Id look at what kind of tree it is and how it roots in the soil.

 

Move the tree.

1) away from the wall it will eventually ruin

2) test your new potential location pre digging effort by driving a rod the depth you want to dig in a few perimeter spots and across the center.

 

Just put a pro grille on it it'll be fine.

 

It is greatly preferred to have the top of the root ball raised above the ground.

Just move the wall

 

The wall is a perimeter wall (not near the house). The tree is a Japanese Blueberry. Thanks for all the info!