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Post by Catscratch on Jan 15, 2018 7:00:53 GMT -6
The local nursery can get 3 gallon potted trees for about the same price as I can order bareroot. Being able to pick them up when I'm ready to plant would be nice and I usually like to support local business if I can. Is there a reason to avoid potted trees? Will they have good growth compared to bareroot? Things to worry about like circling?
Anyone have input?
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Post by drdirtnap on Jan 15, 2018 7:49:48 GMT -6
The local nursery can get 3 gallon potted trees for about the same price as I can order bareroot. Being able to pick them up when I'm ready to plant would be nice and I usually like to support local business if I can. Is there a reason to avoid potted trees? Will they have good growth compared to bareroot? Things to worry about like circling? Anyone have input? I’ve planted a bunch of both potted and bare root. I really can’t honestly say one is better than the other. It really depends on the stock you start with and how they are cared for. I like the convenience that potted trees offer as far as planting time. Some might disagree, but I also believe that planting good potted trees that aren’t root bound in small pots gives you a head start in tree growth. A lot depends on the condition of the roots in the pots. Trees from Rootmaker pots or Roottrapper bags tend to have better roots and establish quicker. I have also planted some “premium” bare root trees with good roots that have really taken off. Bottom line is that If it were me I would base my decision on the condition of the trees and make my decision on that before I would let potted or bare root come into my decision making process. |
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Post by sd51555 on Jan 15, 2018 8:25:33 GMT -6
Potted. Don’t give up that flexibility.
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Post by benmnwi on Jan 15, 2018 14:45:49 GMT -6
I think having the correct rootstock is more important than whether they are potted or bare root. It seems like high quality potted trees grow quickly while bare root trees grow slowly for a year or two before they take off.
If you see any circling of the root on potted trees, just cut the circled roots or spread them out to a more desirable shape when you plant them. I've planted a few that were circled pretty bad and they are doing fine after correcting the issue at planting.
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Post by Catscratch on Jan 15, 2018 14:59:52 GMT -6
I will no nothing about the potted trees until they show up (special order type of thing so I will pay and then get what they bring). Won't be able to look them over until after placing the order.
Rootstock won't matter as they are persimmon.
Thanks for the replies guys.
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Post by nhmountains on Jan 16, 2018 18:04:41 GMT -6
The local nursery can get 3 gallon potted trees for about the same price as I can order bareroot. Being able to pick them up when I'm ready to plant would be nice and I usually like to support local business if I can. Is there a reason to avoid potted trees? Will they have good growth compared to bareroot? Things to worry about like circling? Anyone have input? I'd make sure they can get them on the rootstock you want. You'd also have be able to water them well each week if you try planting them in their destination while leafed out. Best to grow them at home and plant while dormant. |
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Post by Catscratch on Jan 16, 2018 18:42:54 GMT -6
The local nursery can get 3 gallon potted trees for about the same price as I can order bareroot. Being able to pick them up when I'm ready to plant would be nice and I usually like to support local business if I can. Is there a reason to avoid potted trees? Will they have good growth compared to bareroot? Things to worry about like circling? Anyone have input? I'd make sure they can get them on the rootstock you want. You'd also have be able to water them well each week if you try planting them in their destination while leafed out. Best to grow them at home and plant while dormant. Rootstock will be native persimmon, no other choices... I can water them for a summer but won't for two summers. After the first yr they are on their own (for better or worse). I got a reply from the nursery this morning when I asked about this supplier's history with root constriction or circling. He said they are grown in this special pot with holes in the sides to promote root growth (air pruner's). I figure if they are grown in rootmaker type pots, can be bought for the same price as ordering from the internet, and can help local business it's a win win. I think I'll give him a shot this yr and see how it works. I'll probably keep ordering other fruit trees from Turkey but for what he doesn't have this looks like a good option. Thanks guys! |
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Post by buckvelvet on Jan 26, 2018 10:16:36 GMT -6
Absolutely agree, generally you can't pick a rootstock in a potted tree selection. That is the driving factor behind what i do, but if you knew an insider at a nursery that had potted trees and knew the rootstock than stinking go for it.
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