Fran from Rhode Island writes
my bulueberry bushes are 7' tall, but the diamator of the trunks vary from 3/4" to 1 1/2"
Per the Fertilome Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect Drench product label, this product should only be applied to the following types of fruit trees: Apple, Loquat, Oriental Pear, Crabapple, Mayhaw, Pear, Pecan, & Quince. If this product is applied to any other fruit trees or edibles, the fruit should not be consumed for a full growing season. Determining Amount of ferti•lome® Tree & Shrub Drench to Use Measure the circumference (distance around the tree trunk) in inches at chest height or at 4.5 feet from the soil using a flexible tape. Or, measure the diameter of the tree trunk in inches at chest height or at 4.5 feet from the soil. Mix 1 oz. of ferti•lome® Tree & Shrub Drench per inch of circumference of the tree trunk to one (1) gallon of water. Refer to the mixing chart here for the amounts of ferti•lome® Tree & Shrub Drench needed.
Answer last updated on: 04/09/2026
