Bare Root-or-Potted?

10 years ago

Which do you think is better? Ordering a bare root fruit tree from a reputable Nursery via mail. Or buying a potted tree from a local store? Actually, which takes off better? Bare root, or pot grown? Thanks.....

Comments (3)

poolecw
10 years ago
I think that either would be fine. But for planting now, I would choose the bareroot.
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
10 years ago
If you talk to your local store, they will say potted. That's how they make money!

I would choose bareroot also.
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Americanchestnut
10 years ago
definitely bare root is better for the tree and the planet. potted trees have disfigured root systems and are almost never grown locally, they also require lots of water to grow as well as plastic

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Bare Root-or-Potted?

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poolecw

Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b

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