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Lateral Root Pruner

Root pruners have been used effectively in pruning the lateral roots of seedlings planted in rows. Although common in many nurseries, they have certain disadvantages. At Mason State Tree Nursery we have made some modifications of this general method and now have a pruner we believe is more effective.


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Author(s): Hugh B. Wycoff

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Issue 38 (1959)