Container Plants and Root Loss

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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Jul 26, 2006

A recent tree planting article I read recently (can't remember where unfortunalely) when discussing the merits of container plants vs B&B said that the bottom 25% of roots in a container plant were "lost" in the adjustment period post transplanting. Does anyone know if this is true? I think the sight I read it on was a university agricultural bulletin in tree transplation.

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Jul 27, 2006

I've never heard that before, and it would surprise me, but I wouldn't dismiss it outright. Interesting question. I hope someone has the answer.

Scott

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jul 27, 2006

I've never heard that either. But I'm not a tree expert by any stretch!

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Jul 27, 2006

They could be lost if the plant is improperly planted. The roots must be spread, preferable by gently removing much of the potting mix. If you plant the root mass like a cork, the lower roots (and that's where most of them are!) may not survive the sudden burial in normal soil, which is a less aerated medium than potting soil.

Guy S.

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