What are Class "A" citrus trees?

        They are citrus nursery trees professionally grown using special techniques which maximize success and minimize costs in the installation of a citrus orchard. The main aspect is the prevention of root system defects which appear on conventional growing systems which do not utilize containers anti-spiraling and anti-curling of roots. Our techniques represent adaptations of worldwide methods used for advanced tree propagation as well as the development of our own new methods.
     The main requirements for a CLASS "A" citrus nursery tree are:
 

  Scaffold branches present
(whip trees are not allowed)

  At least 12 months of age

  Containers anti-spiraling and anti-curling of roots
(polybags or plastic bags are not allowed)

  Absence of root congestion at the root collar

  Absence of lateral root spiraling

  Absence of main root curling

  Planting must not require wounding the root system
(no cutting of root ball bottom at planting allowed)

  Biodegradable shipping wrap