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Bare-root plants have the soil washed or shaken from the roots. Be sure the roots are not crushed or broken. Good-quality, bare-root plants have moi§t roots, not dry, brittle ones.
Select Trees and Shrubs that
Have Full, Natural Shapes
As you select plants, consider form and shape. Look for trees and shrubs with full, natural shapes. Avoid any with major bare spots caused by missing or broken limbs. Good form is a sign of quality and care. Always select plants with good form so, as they mature, they grow into an attractive, natural shape. Misshapen trees and plants only look more awkward as they grow.
Closely related to form and shape are the proportions of a plant. The trunks of healthy, well-formed plants are straight in the ball and container. The plant should not have slanted, twisted, or deformed stems.
Quality garden centers usually offer a wide selection of healthy, well-formed plants.
Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.
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