When trees are first planted, there is an establishment period lasting at least two years during which intensive maintenance is required. Studies show that transplanted trees lose as much as 95% of their root system during digging. Subsequently, most of the plants energy is initially channeled into root regeneration. Read more
Avoiding root collar disorders
Your tree’s root collar is the area where the roots join the main stem or trunk. This area is typified by a flare leading to the major roots. Read more
Holly Twig Blight
Holly Twig Blight (Ilex spp.) is a fairly common disease in the Pacific coastal region of Canada and the northwestern United States. Read more