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Hardened off field grown tree held too long

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roots growing through burlap

Roots growing through burlap indicate tree has overcome stress associated with digging the tree. This tree was held for more than a year resulting in many roots growing on the outside surface of the root ball inside the woven fabric. These are in a position to quickly grow into the landscape soil.