Online Seminars: Fibrous Root Systems

lenphillips · 9th December 2007, 03:14 PM

Online Seminars also is presenting an article about Fibrous Root Systems:

Online Seminars: Fibrous Root Systems

The article is focused on using recent container developments that nurseries are using to encourage fibrous root systems. I wonder if this is the best way to grow trees for our urban landscapes? Is this really better than BR, B&B, or tree spade as the nurseries would have you believe.
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Ekka · 10th December 2007, 02:29 AM

Good article!

mdvaden · 10th December 2007, 07:25 PM

I'm game for anything that's either an improvement, or a good extra alternative.

The only thing I tried recently - the past year - is fully wrapping root bags, and all I can say is that they are the most miserable containers I've ever dealt with.

Those were ones wrapping the sides and wrapping the underside.

Unfortunately, the makers made a product that allows some fine roots to penetrate the bag.

The cracking or fracturing to the root ball, to get the "d_mned" bag off, is unacceptible. I'd take B&B anyday.

Or, a bag that decays in the hole might be nice. But I won't touch a root bag with a ten foot pole for years to come. Only if it's a last option, or a bag where roots won't penetrate.

9th December 2007, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
lenphillips Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 62	Online Seminars: Fibrous Root Systems Online Seminars also is presenting an article about Fibrous Root Systems: Online Seminars: Fibrous Root Systems The article is focused on using recent container developments that nurseries are using to encourage fibrous root systems. I wonder if this is the best way to grow trees for our urban landscapes? Is this really better than BR, B&B, or tree spade as the nurseries would have you believe. _________________ Len Phillips Administrator Online Seminars for Municipal Arborists

10th December 2007, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Online Seminars: Fibrous Root Systems Good article! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

10th December 2007, 07:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
mdvaden Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 564	Re: Online Seminars: Fibrous Root Systems I'm game for anything that's either an improvement, or a good extra alternative. The only thing I tried recently - the past year - is fully wrapping root bags, and all I can say is that they are the most miserable containers I've ever dealt with. Those were ones wrapping the sides and wrapping the underside. Unfortunately, the makers made a product that allows some fine roots to penetrate the bag. The cracking or fracturing to the root ball, to get the "d_mned" bag off, is unacceptible. I'd take B&B anyday. Or, a bag that decays in the hole might be nice. But I won't touch a root bag with a ten foot pole for years to come. Only if it's a last option, or a bag where roots won't penetrate. __________________ ____________________________________ Grove of Redwood TITANS Oregon BIGOOT trap

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