Growing Trees in Wire Baskets    (View PDF)

Carl E. Whitcomb, Ralph Reiger and Mike Hanks

Abstract: Two-year-old trees in 5 gallon containers were planted into wire baskets with bottoms lined with 6 mil polyethylene in the field. After 2 years, the trees were about 3 inch caliper and were dug in 3 minutes using a minimum of effort compared to conventional B&B techniques. The wire basket may be removed but for ease of handling is best left on the tree at planting.

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https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1981.038