Step 12: Place the tree in the hole and check the depth.
Gently lower the tree into the center of the hole. Using a shovel as a guide, look to see if the root crown will sit above the surface of the surrounding area. If necessary, remove the tree and add more soil underneath to elevate it to an appropriate height. Check again with the handle of your shovel to ensure that the root crown will be above level ground.
 The root crown should be just above ground level.
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