Quercus palustris - Bare-Rooted

Quercus palustris, also known as the pin oak, is a species of deciduous tree native to North America. It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 25m tall, with a distinctive pyramidal shape and drooping branches. The leaves of the Quercus palustris tree are deeply lobed and have a glossy, dark-green colour that turns to a reddish-brown in the autumn. The acorns produced by the tree are oval-shaped and brown. The pin oak tree is a popular choice for landscaping and is often used in parks and gardens due to its attractive foliage and shape. It is also valued for its hardiness and its ability to adapt to a range of soil types.

What is a bare-rooted tree?

Bare-rooted trees are deciduous trees that have been grown in the ground and are dug up when they've become dormant in the winter. The soil is shaken from their roots and they are bundled up with their roots packed in moist material to prevent dehydration during transport. 

What are the benefits? 

• Less packaging and plastic waste involved in growing process and transportation. 
• Plant has more root mass as the roots have not been constricted and twisted by a pot.
• They are easier to carry and plant as they are extremely lightweight.
• Bare-rooted trees are cheaper as they do not come with soil and pots. 
• Planting bare-rooted trees in the winter follows the natural pattern of the seasons.

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