I Just Planted A Red Oak. Tomorrow Is The First Freeze. How Can I Protect It?

My tree is approximately 4 feet high with a trunk about an inch thick.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 11/11/2022 @ 9:00 am

Unfortunately, this is not the proper time of year to plant. With this being said, losing the tree is a possibility.

You can attempt to mulch around the tree, very heavily, then remove this in the spring. This will be the best option.

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