Is this proper planting procedure or were the tree planters being lazy? Should I cut the straps? They’re on city property and were planted a few years ago.
by Nabz_99
Is this proper planting procedure or were the tree planters being lazy? Should I cut the straps? They’re on city property and were planted a few years ago.
by Nabz_99
7 Comments
I would leave it as be to show proof of how bad of a job they did, and report it to your city that if left unchecked, then the money they spent into the trees will be wasted.
your city should get a refund
Technically, the roots can grow through the burlap and holes in the wire so this is considered acceptable.
Realistically, the fabric slows down how fast the tree can get its root system established and if the tree ever dies the wire mesh will cause headaches for the person grinding out the stump. Municipalities typically contract work out to the lowest bidder, so I guarantee the people planting these trees were being lazy and not bothering to remove wire/fabric like they should in order to get the job done faster.
Ultimately, these trees are planted on municipal property and therefore are the property of the municipality. Messing with the trees (whether for good or for harm) could get you in trouble if your neighbors are the nosy type.
This is no good. They appear to be planted too deep, the burlap is generally not too big of an issue but trees should never be planted with the wire cage still attached
The burlap should have been removed from the top of the root ball and the twine should have been removed. Wire cages are often left and don’t really pose much of a problem, but the top third should have been cut off or folded down
I planted dozens of red oak exactly the same way one summer many years ago overseen by an arborist. Of the dozens, two needed to be later replaced. I’m not arguing on best practice but I think you all might be a bit hysterical.
Since there is no arborist police, this is commonly done in projects by builders and not correct!! It’s the cheap/lazy way to plant a tree by someone who doesn’t care. I always remove the cage and burlap, untangle the roots and add some composted manure and nutrients.