Re: root competition
- Subject: Re: root competition
- From: "Marge Talt" m*@hort.net
- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 03:54:22 -0500
Well, depending on the tree, you might be creating a bonsai. It
would be like keeping a mature tree in a planter or huge
pot...probably stunt its growth something awful..
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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> From: BackyardGardener.com <mcalpin1@yahoo.com>
>
> Now, I havn't read the full thread, but can I assume I
> could make a barrier around a sidewalk tree and this
> would contain the root system. ie 4'x4'
>
> If this is true, then some neighborhoods don't need to
> pull the trees out once they destory the sidewalks.
>
> hmm... interesting... any thoughts?
>
> backyard dunk
>
>
> > infused felt bags
>
>
> In the tree business many pots are painted with a
> copper compound that makes
> the root systems branch out more.
>
> Even container grown perennials are some times planted
> in copper treated pots
> to give a more balanced root system.
>
> Paul
>
>
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