Northern Catalpa Catalpa speciosa

Bare-root trees are shipped without soil around their roots. They are shipped when dormant in the spring and fall seasons. We dip the roots in a hydrating gel to keep them moist during shipping. Some advantages of natural root trees:

• Their roots re-establish themselves well once they are planted in their permanent location.
• They are easy to plant at the correct depth.
• The Urban Horticulture Institute at Cornell University has an interesting article about the benefits of planting natural root trees. Look for the PDF entitled Creating the Urban Forest: The Bare-Root Method.

• Pricing comparably with natural root options.
• An extended planting season, as the tree does not need to be dormant.
• Quick and easy planting.
• Less ground disturbance.

• Reduced transplant shock.
• An extended planting season, as the tree does not need to be dormant.
• Higher survival rates in poor planting conditions.
• A more familiar planting process.