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Tree anchorage in wind after planting
Watch root balls of 6 inch caliper live oak trees planted 3 years ago from a field nursery remain secured to the soil in 90 mph wind. Watch video
Watch root balls of 6 in caliper live oak trees planted 3 years ago from containers pull out of the ground in 90 mph wind. (Note: root balls were not shaved when planting into the landscape - See: Shaving). Watch video