I recently purchased 2 tulip trees from a local nursery. Before making my purchase, I asked an employee to expose the root flare so I could ensure there were no issues. He opened up the root ball a bit and started digging but was struggling so I told him it's no problem. Sure enough, when the trees were dropped off and I opened them up I found the worst girdling root I've ever seen. Thankfully the owner offered a free extra tree. Don't be like me! Always insist on seeing the flare before you buy!
by plant-more-trees-
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That’s pretty rough
What are you looking for when you open it up?
Is it only me seeinga little but of girdling down below looks like it might be a prolem as it gets older