Planting

Plant: Yoshino Cherry

Term: Root flare

Yoshino Cherry

• Prunus yedoensis• Flowering Tree• Zone 5-8• Flowers in Early Spring – white & pink blooms• Grows 35-40’• Most common ornamental cherry• Short-lived tree• Weeping Varieties

Root Flare

• The place where the first set of large lateral roots are attached to the tree.

Types of tree plantings

• Bare root – View Video

• Balled & Burlap – View Video

• Containerized – View Video

Pot Bound Trees

• Shrubs & trees grown in containers are frequently pot-bound

• The roots circle the container and may not ever regain their normal growth pattern

• Plant will be weaker & not live as long

• Cut slices down the ends or cut off the edge roots

Staking

• Usually not necessary

• Causes a weaker trunk

• If required due to shallow roots or soil,– stake upwind– Allow some slack

Upcoming

• Teachers lunch tomorrow

• FFA next Thurs

• Field Trip next Fri