bare root

[gullivar33]

A little help please if i purchase a bare root pear tree when i plant it is it ok to put a small piece of down pipe to near the roots or just leave it as it is.

[Thelma Sanders]

What do you want the downpipe for - watering or for house rainwater drainage?

[Scarlet]

This thread is worth a read:

https://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gr...ing_62393.html

[Paulieb]

I would just plant it in the soil as it comes.

The roots will grow to find their own water, and any direct contact with air will more than likely dry out any roots. If you need to water the trees (probably only necessary twice in the first year if its a dry one), then just water the soil around the roots.