![]() Trees keep their roots close to the surface for access to oxygen and water. The flare should be above the dirt with the roots just below the dirt spreading out horizontally. The spot on the trunk where the roots branch off is the flare. When planting ensure the tree is not buried too deep. If there are any roots encircling the trunk trim them off. This will allow you to see the root structure and untangle and straighten them out. Remove the tree from the pot and use running water to wash off the soil from the roots. It is important to ensure you transplant the tree correctly either way. There has been much research on tree planting in the past 10 years and new protocols for successful planting have been developed. If you will be keeping it in a pot then dig the pot in the ground so the roots are protected and it is mimicking the natural year round environment it would have if it were planted in the ground. The ideal time to transplant trees is right now in the fall. You want the roots to be able to fan away from the trunk and not encircle the pot and trunk. If you will be able to plant it in it’s final destination within the next year then it will definitely need a much larger pot. ![]() You will have a much stronger tree this way. If you are not able to plant it in the correct spot for a few more years you are better off planting it in the ground now and transplanting in the future. You will end up with encircling roots that will ultimately strangle the trunk. Maintaining a seedling in a small pot for an extended period is not going to encourage a strong root system. Oak, Quercus sp., grow to a large size with a huge root system. ![]() Thank you for contacting Toronto Master Gardeners. ![]()
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