Planting B&B Unit:5.5" B&B The "Donut" Rule: The center

The "Donut" Rule: The center of the tree should be kept completely clear of branches

Size: This variety typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4

The Single-Trunk Tree: Elegant and clean

Pruning is best done after flowering or in late winter to early spring before new growth begins

The Crown: Look closely at the calyx (the little crown-shaped appendage at the bottom of the fruit)

Planting B&B Unit:5.5" B&B The "Donut" Rule: The centerPlanting and B&B tree. B&B means Balled and Burlap. The tree is grown in the ground and dug up. After digging the rootball, soil is wrapped with burlap and wire to hold most of the soil for transport. Most of the wire and burlap are removed at planting.