i have heard that both methods are acceptable. My understanding is that the burlap will rot away and allow the roots to grow.
2006-07-26 08:48:47 · 7 answers · asked by soar 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
You need to determine what kind of burlap you have on your plant. There are three major categories that are used by nurseries:
1. Brown - Untreated burlap that will rot away in a few weeks.
2. Greenish color - Treated burlap that does not rot quickly.
3. White or Gray - Nylon-based burlap that does not rot quickly.
If you have 2 or 3 you should remove the burlap. If you have 1, let it on the plant.
Ophelia makes a good point about checking for excessive soil at the top of the rootball. Make sure you plant the tree with the root flare at, or slightly above, ground level. (The root flare is the area on the trunk where the top roots begin to flare away from the main trunk)
Good Luck!
2006-07-26 11:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by bkhoo99 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The reason to remove the bagging materials and root ball soil is that many of the Balled & Burlap specimens at the nursery have been burlapped too high during field digging and bagging. Burlap and soil that covers the trunk above the root crown will lead to trunk disease and death. In every nursery there have been found more than one tree trunk literally rotting in the bag. Before purchasing any Balled & Burlap stock you should ensure that a healthy trunk lives beneath the burlap.
2006-07-26 16:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ophelia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what the "burlap" is made from. There is some burlap that has recycled nylon or polyester fibers in it. These will not rot.
Because of this possibility, I would remove as much of the burlap as I could to be on the safe side.
2006-07-26 16:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The burlap will eventually rot, but when you plant, make sure (after putting the plant in the hole) to remove any nails or pins holding the burlap closed and loosen it away from the trunk as much as possible.
2006-07-26 15:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're correct. Burlap degrades over time allowing the roots to grow. Removing it may damage the root ball.
2006-07-26 15:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mango 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave burlap on. you are correct. it will rot away.
2006-07-26 15:52:59 · answer #6 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave the bulap on
2006-07-26 15:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by mjk6886@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋