water oaks

[PATDANRO]

my question is transplanting
FLORIDA water oaks, that have been root-bound in a pot, 4 feet tall 12" root
ball. thx

 

[Garden Visions]

Transplanting

Any plant which is root bound, ( by root bound I mean so many roots that have taken on the shape of the pot) needs to be removed from that pot. Once removed take a serrated knife and slice down the sides of the root system. Then with your fingers tease those roots outward ( not so much as to damage the tree).
This will help to encourage outward root growth.
Plant the tree at the same level it sat in the pot, and make the planting hole slightly larger ( a 12" tree could use a 20-24" hole)
Then water according to your areas needs.
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John,
Garden Visions Nursery
ISA certified Arborist, Illinois Certified Nurseryman

 

[treeclimber165]

Yup, I agree with John. I planted a couple hundred oaks every winter for 3 years working for the City of Winter Park, and learned a lot about tree planting methods.
Hey, John! How'd you learn so much about FLORIDA oaks being in ILLINOIS?

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

And make sure that the root flair is above grade and the first order roots are at grade.