Why bare-root? Bare-root currant ready to be planted We choose to plant and supply bare-root trees because it is better for the long-term health of trees, and therefore better for the people growing them. When trees are grown in pots their roots quickly reach the edges of the pot and begin to grow in the shape of the pot. There tends to be a higher ratio of root growth to above ground growth, so even small potted trees can quickly become root-bound in a pot. The transplant sh