Follow a bare root tree from nursery production through harvest, dormant storage, packing, and delivery.
Built on a rootstock
Many named fruit varieties are propagated by budding or grafting onto selected rootstocks. The combination helps preserve the variety while the rootstock influences traits such as vigor, mature size, and adaptation.
Lifted during dormancy
After seasonal growth, nursery trees are lifted while dormant, graded, labeled, bundled, and placed in protected storage. Moist packing material and cool conditions help prevent roots from drying and delay growth until planting time.
Packed and shipped
Orders are selected, checked, and packed so dormant roots remain protected in transit. A leafless tree is expected during bare root season; customers should open the package promptly and inspect it rather than leaving it sealed.
Your part of the journey
Keep roots moist and cool, plant promptly, and follow the complete bare root planting guide. If weather delays planting, heel the tree in temporarily.
