Evergreens that should be hardy at 7,500 ft . We want to plant a new tree in the front yard. Bare root trees are usually the least expensive. They are available only in the spring, as dormant stock. Too much of their root system is lost during digging to have a reasonable chance of surviving.
Potted trees are bare toot trees that have been containerized.
If they have been growing in the pot only a short while, new roots will not be well-established. If the tree has been potted for a long time, its roots may have started circling around the pot, growing in on themselves. Burlap and twine must be removed to prevent girdling or excessive drying from burlap wicking moisture from the root ball to the surface. If a wire basket was used, instead of burlap, it should be cut off to prevent subsequent root girdling. Weeds rob your crops of water, nutrients and light.