Air root pruning trees improves the root ball of trees while increasing vigorous growth. Air root pruning pots work for:
- In-ground tree production
- Above-ground tree production
- Cuttings
- Seed Germinating
There are many benefits to using air pruning plastic pots or fabric bags over traditional nursery pots. The air root pruning technique uses the plant’s natural survival traits to produce a denser and healthier root ball.
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Air root pruning pots and fabric bags offer exceptional benefits. The benefits of using air pruning pots for trees goes beyond production and includes:
- Decreased labor – air root pruned trees require less upshifting
- Produce healthier trees from in-ground and above-ground harvesting
- It fits the growing style, including suspended systems for grafted trees
- Pair the pot to match the trees’ growth requirements
- Greater flexibility in managing stock
- Reduces loss after-sale
The air pot system self prunes roots, so trees grow tall without becoming root-bound. When it is time to transplant trees, it is because the root ball has matched the canopy. The process produces healthier trees as there are more roots available for repotting or transplanting.
Fabric pots provide the option of planting young trees in-ground for improved growth and harvesting. You can plant taller trees above ground for enhanced development, reduced maintenance, and improved harvesting. With a more extensive root ball, the harvested tree has a better chance of surviving. A field-grown tree results in 80-95 percent of roots being lost when you harvest the tree. With air root pruned trees, the quality roots that remain are enough to keep each tree healthy.
Trees have different growing requirements. With our air pruning pot options, you can fit the pot to the tree. Choose from natural fabric pots or plastic air pruning pots. We offer many sizes and styles, so you can choose the type of pot that best fits the growing requirements of your trees — from single species to mixed woodlands. The improved root system helps support the tree after harvest, and that means that there are fewer losses after the sale. Healthy trees with vigorous growth mean there is less work managing your stock. Save on the labor or redirect it to expand, improve, and develop your nursery business. Learn more about air pruning trees by reaching out to our team. We’re here to help answer your questions and provide information that is customized to your business.
