ppt课件-selecting quality treesfromthe nursery（选择质量treesfromthe托儿所）.pptVIP

Selecting Quality Trees from the Nursery Poor vs. good quality Advantages to selecting quality trees Higher survival post-planting Greater longevity in the landscape Reduces period of time needed for establishment Reduces likelihood of failure from structural defects during a hurricane Important considerations for selection Production method Maximum size at planting Root ball dimensions Root collar location Root defects Root ball: caliper: height relationship Trunk and branch structure Other Tree production methods Container- above ground- pot in pot- fabric Bare root Choose among tree production methods based on weight and staking capabilities Tree survival in the landscape can depend on the production method and irrigation practices after planting Tree survival in the landscape can depend on the production method and irrigation practices after planting Here is the summary story Under limited irrigation: Root pruned, hardened-off BB – last to die Containers – in the middle Recently dug BB – first to die Under appropriate, intensive irrigation: It does not appear to matter Root pruned last production year only Root pruned last year and year before Not root pruned Conclusions about root pruning Root pruning during production provides a product that: 1) is slightly smaller 2) has a denser, more fibrous root  system 3) has a more uniform root system 4) transplants more successfully Important considerations for selection Production method Maximum size at planting Root ball dimensions Root collar location Root defects Root ball: caliper: height relationship Trunk and branch structure Other Selecting the right tree size Irrigation capabilities: When irrigation is limited… Site drainage: If drainage is poor… Weed control and mulch management: If weeds are not controlled and compete with tree for water… Tree size impacts tree establishment rate Tree size impacts tree establishment rate Conclusions about tre