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| Hello,
I am going to be planing a tree in my yard. I was wondering if it is better to select a tree that has been grown in a container or one that was grown in the ground and has been dug up. I am looking at about a 2" caliper tree. Any advice or information is greatly appreciated. Thanks. |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 11, 11 at 13:15
| my best advice is to not get one that big .... one inch max .. in 5 years.. with less transplant shock.. the smaller will outgrow the larger ... in my experience ... and i would probably lean towards ball and burlap.. IN THE PROPER PLANTING SEASON ... which for you is 'none' .. since you dont tell us where you are ... though a tree could be chosen now and tagged for later sale .. it is best to transplant when it is leaf-less ... or dormant ... ken |
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| Ken, I live in Northern Kentucky. |
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| For a smaller tree like 1-1.5" caliper I'd prefer a container IF if was properly repotted as it grew. Otherwise you have a tangled mess that just drives me nuts. If the plant looks pot bound, opt for b&b, just identify the root flare prior to purchase (if you can). Otherwise its a necessitiy to identify the flare prior to planting. |
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- Posted by dan_staley 5b/SS 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 11, 11 at 15:10
| I think 2" caliper is fine. If you can watch it being dug (as opposed to consuming a product that was sitting around for 4 months), I'd go B&B, keeping in mind they are planted differently than containers. Brandon has a link to proper planting techniques seemingly every other thread on this board. Use that, or insist that the nursery "professionals" use it & don't sign for it until it is planted properly. Dan |
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| "...seemingly every other thread on this board..." LOL, I'm trying to post it at least half as much as DD#1 gets mentioned. It's like a contest. (-; Here it is again.... |
Here is a link that might be useful: Planting a Tree or Shrub
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