We here at Sharp Top Trees are very excited to finally offer Bare Root Liners to the industry and homeowners alike this Winter. After many years of learning the technique of propagation, applying this to our field and container stock, we are now ready to release the smallest of the Princeton American Elms as Bare Root Liners.
This is our Bare Root Liner Field of Princeton American Elms. With 10's of Thousands growing
as we speak.
This is no easy program. With birds and rats and rabbits constantly pecking or chewing holes in the irrigation lines, our staff works daily to replace and repair vital water lines to keep the nutrients flowing to our trees so that they may continue to grow vigorously.
The trees are typically 3/4" in caliper and 8'+ in height. These are called "Lightly Branched" Bare Root Liners. We will also have a limited number of 1" caliper of the same. These are typically dug in the Winter when they are completely dormant. Here in Georgia, sometime in mid-January is the ideal time.
We are also currently working with UPS on the shipping of our trees in special boxes and withprotective wrapping to keep the trees moist, but without being susceptible to the formation of disease.
Climate Control Information: Once dug, the Bare Root liners will have a shelf life of four months or so until before they must be planted. A cool dry climate is the key for this longevity to remain in place until the tree is planted.
Planting Care: Many Nursery and Homeowners will take the Bare Root liners and plant them in the field or into pots. These will have a substantial root system ready for both. Staking of the trees will be crucial, as the large leathery leaves in Spring will act like sails and tentx to keep the plant swaying in the wind. In the container, field or at your house, these will need to be staked to 8' as suggested.
Below is a picture of the Bare Root Princeton American Elm growing in its row along with its fellow clones. They are all perfect clones of each other, taken from cuttings over two years ago.
Once planted, these Princeton American Elms will reachtwo-inch calipers within the next growing season or season and a half. Much of it will depend on the growing season in your area, but it is not uncommon for the Princeton to grow 1" caliper and 3' to 6' per year.
As our growing cycle continues, we hope to have a continual supply of the Bare Root liners available each and Winter and Spring. Many of our liners go into the field to produce larger Princeton American Elms along with larger container elms. Feel free to call or email us for more questions about the Princeton American Elm and why it is a great elm for your Nursery, Garden Center, City or Home.
Plant a tree as they say, but just make sure it is a Princeton American Elm!
