--- product_id: 53936698 title: "Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes, 12 Spikes | For Deciduous, Flowering and Evergreen Trees, Hydrangeas, and Acid-Loving Plants" brand: "miracle-gro" price: "R1152" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Miracle Gro" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/53936698-tree-and-shrub-plant-food-spikes-12-spikes-for-deciduous store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Slow-release nutrients for lasting effect 15-5-10 NPK ratio for optimal growth Covers up to 3 trees or 1 large tree drip line Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes, 12 Spikes | For Deciduous, Flowering and Evergreen Trees, Hydrangeas, and Acid-Loving Plants **Brand:** miracle-gro **Price:** R1152 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Feed your trees like a pro—vibrant growth, zero hassle! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes, 12 Spikes | For Deciduous, Flowering and Evergreen Trees, Hydrangeas, and Acid-Loving Plants by miracle-gro - **How much does it cost?** R1152 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/53936698-tree-and-shrub-plant-food-spikes-12-spikes-for-deciduous) ## Best For - miracle-gro enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted miracle-gro brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Extended Coverage:** 12 spikes feed multiple trees or large drip lines, making your garden care efficient and cost-effective. - • **Seasonal Simplicity:** Apply just twice a year—in spring and fall—for vibrant, year-round foliage. - • **Effortless Application:** Simply place spikes around the drip line and water—no mess, no guesswork. - • **Root-Targeted Nutrition:** Delivers essential nutrients directly to roots for maximum absorption and healthier trees. - • **Versatile Plant Compatibility:** Perfect for deciduous, evergreen, flowering trees, and acid-loving plants like hydrangeas and azaleas. ## Overview Miracle-Gro Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes provide a balanced 15-5-10 nutrient formula in slow-release spikes that nourish trees and shrubs directly at the roots. Designed for easy twice-yearly application around the drip line, these 12 spikes cover multiple trees or large drip lines, promoting lush foliage and vibrant color for a thriving garden. ## Description Feed your biggest and most impressive plants - your trees! - with Miracle-Gro Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes. These plant food spikes have an NPK ratio of 15-5-10 which is the amount of available Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) which are key nutrients plants need to thrive. These fertilizer spikes provide nutrition directly to the roots where trees and shrubs need it most. In addition, these tree fertilizer spikes promote vibrant color and foliage in your garden. For use with deciduous, flowering, and evergreen trees and shrubs, these plant food spikes are also great for acid-loving plants too. Apply once a season in early spring and mid-fall for best results. To use, gardeners should thoroughly water the ground around the tree or shrub's dripline (as illustrated on the product label) before placing the correct number plant spikes aound the drip line, spacing each spike at least 3 ft. apart. Drive each spike into the ground by stepping on it or using a rubber mallet until it is below the soil surface. This 3 lb. package contains 12 Miracle-Gro Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes. Review: These work great however… - These work great however they are for more foliage growth than shrubs or trees that flower. They still have everything you need for a flowering shrub or tree and are fine to use of course but more nitrogen means more foliage growth rather than flowering. Last year my azalea shrub got hit really badly in the extreme cold blast we had in mid to late February of 2023, and I actually thought it killed my azalea shrub the foliage was totally burnt by all the very extreme cold temperatures we had for 3 days straight. My azalea shrub completely dropped all its evergreen leaves in spring and began flushing out new foliage. I treated the shrub with one of these sticks knowing I wouldn’t get any blooms all season because the shrub needed the extra nitrogen boost to recover from the winter damage it suffered. It put on all new growth and foliage and it’s looking really healthy, and with spring 2024 right around the corner I’m hoping I will see some blooms this spring. I would definitely use this fertilizer again. I got great results with it. I will say getting these in the ground is a bit frustrating. I actually dug out a small hole in the drip line on either side of the shrub and broke the fertilizer stick in half and dropped them in each hole covered them and watered them in really well. Works like a charm. Just take a good shovel or a small garden tool and give the fertilizer stick a good wack right in the middle. Review: Grow - I have bought this product over and over I believe in the quality of this product and effectiveness that helps my plants grow I believe every plant should have food to help grow ## Features - LASTING COLOR: Miracle-Gro Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes are fertilizer spikes for trees and shrubs; they promote vibrant color and foliage for trees and shrubs in your yard - PROVIDES NUTRITION: These easy-to-use outdoor tree food spikes provide slow release nutrients directly to your trees and shrubs' roots, where they need it most - WHERE TO USE: Use tree spikes with deciduous, flowering and evergreen trees as well as acid-loving plants like hydrangeas, azaleas and magnolias - APPLICATION: Apply the outdoor plant food spikes once in spring and once in fall by placing plant spikes around the tree's drip line with at least 3 ft. between each spike (see packaging for more details) - COVERAGE: This 3 lb. package Miracle-Gro Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes includes 12 spikes, enough plant food sticks to feed 3 trees with a 4-ft drip line diameter or 1 tree with a 12-ft. drip line diameter ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B077XMQ6D9 | | Application Method | Place spikes around the tree's drip line | | Best Sellers Rank | #384 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #15 in Garden Fertilizers | | Brand | Miracle-Gro | | Brand Name | Miracle-Gro | | Coverage | 12 spikes per season | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 14,430 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00073561485104 | | Included Components | plant food spikes | | Item Form | Sticks | | Item Type Name | Plant Food Spikes | | Item Weight | 3 pounds | | Manufacturer | The Scotts Company LLC | | Mixing Ratio | 15-5-10 | | Model Number | 4851012 | | Number of Items | 12 | | Part Number | 4851012 | | Specific Uses For Product | Plant Food | | Target Species | trees, shrubs, evergreens and acid-loving plants | | UPC | 303949769244 073561485104 | | Unit Count | 48 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Miracle-Gro - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00073561485104 - **Item Form:** Sticks - **Item Weight:** 3 pounds - **Specific Uses For Product:** Plant Food ## Images ![Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes, 12 Spikes | For Deciduous, Flowering and Evergreen Trees, Hydrangeas, and Acid-Loving Plants - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713B3+SbazL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I use fertilizer spikes in the summer?** A: Our plant food spikes should be applied in the early spring and mid-fall for optimal results. Use Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed Flowering Trees and Shrubs Plant Food if your tree is struggling in the summer (apply every 3 months during growing season). **Q: Can fertilizer spikes go bad?** A: The fresher, the better, but you can store leftover spikes for the next feeding season. Seal in a plastic bag and store in a dry place. Don't toss the label–keep it to reference next time your trees need a nutrition boost. **Q: Can you use plant food spikes on outdoor plants?** A: If your "outdoor plant" is a tree or shrub, then absolutely! We also recommend our Tree & Shrub Plant Food Spikes for acid-loving plants. Our Shake 'N Feed Granular Plant Foods or Water Soluble Plant Foods are good for smaller container plants. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These work great however… *by A***6 on February 29, 2024* These work great however they are for more foliage growth than shrubs or trees that flower. They still have everything you need for a flowering shrub or tree and are fine to use of course but more nitrogen means more foliage growth rather than flowering. Last year my azalea shrub got hit really badly in the extreme cold blast we had in mid to late February of 2023, and I actually thought it killed my azalea shrub the foliage was totally burnt by all the very extreme cold temperatures we had for 3 days straight. My azalea shrub completely dropped all its evergreen leaves in spring and began flushing out new foliage. I treated the shrub with one of these sticks knowing I wouldn’t get any blooms all season because the shrub needed the extra nitrogen boost to recover from the winter damage it suffered. It put on all new growth and foliage and it’s looking really healthy, and with spring 2024 right around the corner I’m hoping I will see some blooms this spring. I would definitely use this fertilizer again. I got great results with it. I will say getting these in the ground is a bit frustrating. I actually dug out a small hole in the drip line on either side of the shrub and broke the fertilizer stick in half and dropped them in each hole covered them and watered them in really well. Works like a charm. Just take a good shovel or a small garden tool and give the fertilizer stick a good wack right in the middle. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grow *by M***L on June 16, 2026* I have bought this product over and over I believe in the quality of this product and effectiveness that helps my plants grow I believe every plant should have food to help grow ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Miracle Gro works great for big blooms, easy to use but spikes break when hammered *by P***S on September 29, 2025* I have purchased these over 10 times. I use these regularly as a daily gardener, and overall they’ve been very effective. The Miracle-Gro Tree and Shrub Plant Food Spikes definitely deliver noticeable results my trees and shrubs look healthier, greener, and show stronger growth after using them. They’re convenient compared to liquid fertilizers since you can just place them and let them slowly feed the plant over time. That said, they’re not perfect. The biggest downside is the installation you have to hammer them into the ground, and depending on your soil, that can be frustrating. I’ve had multiple spikes crack or break while trying to get them in, especially in harder or rocky soil. It feels a bit wasteful when that happens. Also, the spikes can be a little irritating to the skin if you handle them a lot, so wearing gloves is a good idea. Overall, they work great and I’ll keep using them, but just be prepared for a bit of effort getting them into the ground and handle them carefully.Miracle-Gro works just great. It's a spike and no mess with plant food. Just put it in the soil, and you get a cap to put on top, and hammer the spike into the dirt down about 2 inches. You will see the difference the next day. It's so easy to use. Miracle-Gro has been around as far back as I can remember. And I'm sure it's not going anywhere because it's so good. ## Frequently Bought Together - Miracle-Gro Tree and Shrub Plant Food Spikes, For Deciduous, Flowering and Evergreen Trees, 12 Spikes - Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, Fertilizer for Indoor or Outdoor Flowers, Vegetables or Trees, 3 lbs. - Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed All Purpose Plant Food, For In-Ground and Container Plants, Feeds for up to 3 Months, 4.5 lbs. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/53936698-tree-and-shrub-plant-food-spikes-12-spikes-for-deciduous](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/53936698-tree-and-shrub-plant-food-spikes-12-spikes-for-deciduous) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-07*