Giant Sequoia: Seedlings VS Pot Bound 2 Gallon

Discussion in 'Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)' started by allenm, Oct 15, 2008.

  1. allenm

    allenm Member

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    I am planning to plant 20 Giant Sequoia as a visual screen. All the 2 and 5 gal. plants are quite root bound, being about 4 ft. high and about 4 years old.

    It seems to me, that I would do better planting seedlings in tubes than trying to get proper root development from the root bound trees. Seedlings might even surpass the 4 ft. trees in height after a few years. Any advice??

    I am in Mt. Shasta, CA. Any seedling sources would be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance for any input.
     
    allenm, Oct 15, 2008
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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Absolutely right. Definitely go for seedlings.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Try forestfarm.com.
     
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