Dr. Tree says “plant the root”
Raise your hand if you know how to plant a tree.
Sounds simple, right? A lot of folk get it wrong.
Friends of Trees plants thousands of discounted nursery trees every year, and one of the common mistakes we see is improper planting depth.
“When planting trees, we want to see the flare: the transition from the stem to the root,” said Dr. Tree.
“Planting too deeply limits the amount of gas exchange and water available to the root system.”
Submit your tips or try to stump the Doc by sending questions to [email protected].
–Dr. Tree
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