TQL
TQL
Grades & Standards
Introduction
Grade of a tree
Trunk Structure
Branch Structure
The crown
Pruning
 
 
 
 

We use advanced Root Enhancement™ technology and propagate selected cultivar varieties which have superior genetic characteristics.  This winning combination of nurture and nature means superior performance after transplant and consistent, reliable quality.

   

State of the art facilities and machinery are an integral part of our process. The end result is a higher quality root enhanced liner. Anti-drip check valves prevent over-saturation of cuttings under the misters. Solar controlled clocks regulate the mist frequency according to light level. Plants are individually graded for uniformity of height and root structure.

Cuttings are treated with the optimal hormones and stuck in distinct media for each variety, inducing numerous root initials.

   
Note the absence of dominant circling or girdling roots.
 
Air-Pot Grown Trees

Roots are the invisible, yet the essential, part of a tree that ensures Performance After Transplant and prevents costly losses.

The Air-Pot is the new revolutionary root enhancement container that produces superior root systems.

How does the Air-Pot Work?


The revolutionary Air-Pot features a three dimensional cone shaped exterior wall with open-ended cusps. As the roots reach the wall of the container, they are funneled through the air slits, exposing the tips to the outside air. The root tips dehydrate and are automatically air-pruned. For each root pruned, many more vigorous roots branch out from behind the pruning point to compensate for the loss. The new growth dramatically increases the amount of fibrous roots in the root ball. The pruning also stimulates new radial root development from the base of the root stem. The dense root structure roots out the potting mix much faster. It enables the tree to absorb more of the available water and nutrients and provides a remarkable root shoot ratio. Faster growth, faster root out means significant cost savings you can pass to your customers.

Air-Pot
The Difference is in the Root System...


... that assures Performance After Transplant. Root Enhanced trees will transplant without shock and provide instant impact and beauty. They will start growing immediately as the aggressive root system establishes quickly into the native soil. The decreased mortality rate after installation will keep your customers coming back for savings on their tree warranty budget. Maintenance and replacement costs will be drastically reduced on these healthier trees. Vigorous trees will have greater resistance to pests, diseases, and extreme weather conditions. They will live longer and provide beauty and safety for generations to come.

Air-Pot
Air-Pot Root Systems
   
Cherry Lake has used the Air-Pot to obtain higher quality trees at a lower cost…

"We quickly saw the Air-Pot was outperforming any other system on the market. It doesn't cost any more to grow a top quality tree. Actually, it can cost less due to faster growth and less culls. You need to start with the roots. I can predict that air-pruning pots will inevitably become the standard of the landscape industry."
Alan Heinrich
Director of production
Cherry Lake Tree Farm

Alan Heinrich
   
Cherry Lake Tree Farm
 
 
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