[College of ACES] [University of Illinois] [Illinois CES]

Mulch against trunks

treedoc@ozdocs.net.au
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 06:53:55 -0500

Hi,

I regularly hear the advice " Keep the mulch back from the trunk " It seems like
good wisdom but I have a problem.

Last November whilst looking for mycorrhyza in Boone NC I found myself digging through
10-12 inches of natural forest mulch against the trunks of oaks maples and pines.

These trees seemed to be having no adverse side affects.

Your thoughts?

Mark Hartley