Growing and Delivering a High-Quality Root System to the Knowledgable Customer - GGOL-GH

Urban forests can become a lasting resource only when trees develop good root systems. Practices that lead to good roots must begin in the nursery, and there is brand new information on how to do this. We’ll show you how to produce a strong root system in the nursery using the correct liner trays, containers, and field techniques using examples from across the US. There are brand new methods to eliminate root defects in containers, and proven field production methods that ensure good roots. We’ll show you how to create a root flare at the surface instead of 8 inches below the surface, which is so common now, and we show you how to set up a test so you can show others. We will thoroughly dissect root systems and show you how they grow in nature compared to planted trees. The differences will surprise you and are important to understand! You will be surprised at the amount of research and experience on this topic. Roots must be cut appropriately when trees are planted to the landscape. We will also teach how root management in the first 25 years after planting results in a sustainable urban forest that resists storms.