Pre-Ordering Bare Root: What, Why, How

What is Bare Root?

A bare root plant has been dug up from growing in the ground, then immediately processed and directly transported to our garden center. Roots are left bare but protected, and once plants arrive at our nursery they are placed in a mulch mix to keep the roots covered. A bare root plant is in its dormant state, therefore is only available during winter, and has not been container grown.

Buying and planting bare root means:

  • Great low pricing compared to container stock.
  • No heavy pot to lift – Easy handling.
  • Plants won’t be root bound.
  • Plants will not have experienced heat stress like many container plants are subject to.
  • The soil is soft to dig into during winter.
  • Planting in winter will give new plantings time to get well established before summer.

Why Pre-Order?

Pre-ordering bare root means greater selection to choose from, certainty that you’ll get what you want, and no fuss when they arrive.

Not every variety on our availability lists will arrive in January. But if you pre-order, then we can add the variety you want, and you’ll have peace of mind while waiting for it to arrive in January 2025.

Fruit assortment

How to Place Your Pre-Order?

We are ready to take pre-orders, so take a look at the availability lists. You can place your pre-order in-store, on our website, or order over the phone by calling us at 541-929-3524.

New inventory of fruit, flowering, and shade trees, along with blueberries and roses will arrive in winter, typically by late January. We take pre-orders for bare root until November 30th.

View Availability Lists

2025 Bare Root Fruit Tree Availability List >>

2025 Bare Root Blueberries Availability List >>

2025 Bare Root Shade and Flower Tree/Shrub Availability List >>

2025 Bare Root Rose Availability List >>

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