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Mature Bare Root Trees, click here mature bare root trees 180-600cm tall.
Bare Root Olympic Flame Options Explained (Click the link for Containerised Olympic Flame)
150-200cm: 1-2 year bare-root maiden.
180-240cm: 2-4 year old tree, usually half standard.
Girth 6-8cm: Around 180-240cm tall, Standard Tree. Only girth is guaranteed.
Girth 8-10cm: Around 240-300cm tall, Standard Tree. Only girth is guaranteed.
Bare Root Olympic Flame
Considered a stiff tree when young which we assume to be lack of "bendiness" and not rigid, historical Victorian values. The leaves are green going to a Coppery colour followed by an orange. The creamy flowers turn into fruits that are bright orange to red and are not persistent.
Suitable for Coastal, acidic, clay and wet locations, sunny or partial sun.
Considered a medium-height tree which in tree circles means it will be around 4 metres at 10 years although could go on to grow some more depending on local conditions, weather, low-flying helicopters, hedge trimmer-happy neighbours etc.
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Sorbus Not Flowering
Sounds like it might need a fertilizer. Nitrogen encourages leafy growth, often at the expense of flowers and fruit. Select a fruit tree specific fertilizer, or use a fertilizer that promotes flowers, such as "0-10-10" or "15-30-15." The numbers represent the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contained by the fertilizer. Berry production does vary each year due in to weather conditions.
Do I Need To Stake My Bare Root Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
1 Year Maiden Bare Root Trees
If you plant a 1 Year maiden tree and do not prune it at all, it will grow a little more upright and have more clear stem.
Ornamental Bare Root And Rootball Options Explained
Bare root: Comes with no soil around the roots. Available November to March only, plant before April. Store in cool, dark conditions.
(RB): Stands for rootball. Soil around the roots contained with sacking usually. Available November to April(ish)
Bare Root Vs Rootball: Bare root is usually cheaper and rootball has a slightly smaller failure rate, especially with larger sizes.
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the soil.
Have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other issues.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
