Originally Posted By: mnfish

Potted vs. Bare Root. Differing opinions on this one. In my experience my loss on bare root tree's 1 in 4. Loses on potted, zero. I think with good stock a potted plant, although more expensive, gives you a better chance for establishing the tree. Some will argue this for sure.


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OK counterpoint, 10 potted trees, lost 1, 51 bareroot trees lost 0, so far. I favor bareroot since I get my trees from NC and only reasonable way to ship.