Fig, Medlar and Quince Trees

Ashridge Trees: Bareroot plants vs Pot-Grown Explained

Bare-root Plants are only delivered in the winter season, from November to May. Pot grown plants can be delivered all year round

Advantages of Bare-root plants:

• You pay less for the same size plants.
• You can carry and plant them easily.
• You only plant them in winter, so they need less maintenance after planting. The ground is naturally wet for their first few months.
• You get the biggest selection: Many trees are not sold pot-grown.
• They are "asleep" in winter - this is the best time to transplant any tree.
• They use fewer fertilisers & fungicides, less water and less packaging and fuel in their production & delivery.
  
  Advantages of Pot Grown plants:
• Pot grown plants can be delivered & planted all year round.
• Plants with tender roots & larger specimens must be delivered in pots.
• Plants in pots can be kept for months longer if there is a delay in planting.
  
  

  Our Advice to You:
  If you can't wait to get planting, order Pot grown plants now.
  If you are not in a hurry, order bare-root plants for delivery this winter.
  In both cases it is usually a good idea to order early.

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