Total root cross-sectional area (CSA) measured 5 cm beyond root ball edge in top 25 cm soil profile one year after planting Acer rubrum into landscape soil from container or field nursery.
| Production method | Total root CSA (mm2) | Tree height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Container | 1,391 bz | 4.42 a |
| Field | 1,862 a | 4.58 a |
↵z Means within a column with different letter are statistically different at P < 0.05; n = 20, averaged across staking system due to insignificant interaction.