Why Box Grown Trees Are Better Then Field Dug Trees

You’ve probably seen us proudly declare that Moon Valley Nurseries is “The Largest Box Tree Grower in the United States” and maybe you asked yourself, why box trees and not field dug trees? We asked our experts and here’s what they had to say.

BIGGER BOX TREES CARRY A BETTER VALUE

We know you have options and we aim to give you the absolute best option of all. You get more bang for your buck when buying a box tree from Moon Valley Nurseries, because we actually have the correct sized tree in the correct sized box. So many other nurseries sell much smaller trees in a big box and sell them at the bigger box size price point.

Root System: Consider this, the root system of a field dug tree has had a major part of its root system severed at the time of harvest, whereas the entire system of a box tree is left intact. So basically, field dug trees are going through transplant shock and will have much slower growth due to the root system being severed. In other words, once dug, field grown trees have a reduced root system, and the healthy and growth suffer as a result.

Easy, Proper Planting: Box trees are easier to plant for any landscaper, contractor or by our own professional landscaping crew. Field dug trees are much heavier when compared to box trees and are harder to handle. Field grown trees are often lifted and planted incorrectly. Lifting by the trunk can result in trunk damage and will cause severe injury and may kill the tree.

With a Box Tree You Get:

• A straighter tree
• A tree that is much easier to load and unload
• Planting is always guaranteed to be planted at the right depth because the box is actually set into the hole
• Box trees are 100% recyclable wood
• A much greater selection of trees available during most times of the year when compared to field dug trees

Why Pay for the Dirt (When You Don’t Have To!): At most other nurseries, you get a smaller sized tree in a large sized box, so you, the customer, are basically paying for the box size price filled with a bunch of dirt, rather than getting the bigger tree you want at the right price. At Moon Valley Nurseries we value engineer all of our trees, which basically means you aren’t paying for the dirt. For more proof, compare what other nurseries sell as box size trees to what we sell. The difference is obvious. With us, you get a bigger specimen tree sold in the right size box, not some tiny tree in a large box filled with a bunch of dirt, which you’re paying for!