The roots need protection until the tree is planted. The ball and burlap method avoids most root damage. This method holds the roots and soil in place, making transplanting easier.

Technology has improved over the past decade. The roots were balled and burlapped with biodegradable, non-rot-resistant burlap, now placed in a wire basket. Baskets do little or no damage to the tree and are planted with the roots.

The root ball is continuously and evenly supported. Treating with a wire basket instead of the trunk, the weight of the roots is more evenly distributed. The planting process is the same as the root ball without the basket.

Learn why removing the mesh basket can damage the root system. A basket helps hold sandy soil in place, including the bottom of the root ball. If the transplanted soil bottom is insufficient, the tree may be impacted and die.

Baskets provide more support and stability for newly transplanted trees than stakes. Bets may need to be adjusted according to the season. Wire baskets eliminate these problems.

Extensive research has shown that wire baskets are not a threat to trees. Basket openings are even and wide enough to allow roots to pass through. As the tree grows, the roots grow around the wires. Water and essential nutrients easily reach the roots.

Zhejiang Hanjun Metal Products Co., Ltd. is a stainless steel grill factory that manufactures wholesale wire baskets, and stainless steel compression fittings.