The Effect of Root-Wrapping Material on Root Sprouting and Tree Growth

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to clarifythe difference between root-wrapping materials, such as straw, used when transplanting trees in the past, and new root wrapping materials such as flax bags, woven flax or paper squares-as regards root rotting, root sprouting and tree growth. The three tree types studied were Juniperus chinensis cu. Pyramidalis, Photinia glabra, and Pasania edulis. Rotting initially spread most quickly for paper, but one year later the rotting was worse for straw. However, the material used for wrapping does not appear to have any significant effect on rooting and growth as measured one year after transplanting.