Planting maple trees (pictures attached)
I have just bought 3 maple trees, a crimson king, a golden maple and a varigated maple, all 3 are about 10 foot tall with the base about 1-1/2 to 2" thick. What is the proper way to plant these trees in the ground? Currently they are in plastic containers, maybe 15-20 gal? I have read about a root girdleing problem that may harm these tree if not planted properly? Should I carefully break apart the root ball and inspect for girdled roots and try to straighten them if possible? Any help on the correct way to check and fix problems is much appreciated as I am wanting to plant these soon.
Thanks, Brian
I have just bought 3 maple trees, a crimson king, a golden maple and a varigated maple, all 3 are about 10 foot tall with the base about 1-1/2 to 2" thick. What is the proper way to plant these trees in the ground? Currently they are in plastic containers, maybe 15-20 gal? I have read about a root girdleing problem that may harm these tree if not planted properly? Should I carefully break apart the root ball and inspect for girdled roots and try to straighten them if possible? Any help on the correct way to check and fix problems is much appreciated as I am wanting to plant these soon.
Thanks, Brian
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