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The Original Air Root Pruning Containers®, RootMaker®, RootBuilder®, and the next generation of nursery containers--white, water-conserving, soft-sided RootTrappers®, produce plants with fibrous root systems, equipped for transplant success. http://www.impactmovie.com/rootmaker/

These patented inventions are the result of research conducted by Carl Whitcomb, Ph.D. He created Lacebark Inc., a horticultural research company located near Stillwater, OK, in 1986. His research also led to Micromax® micronutrient fertilizer and the patented new crapemyrtle: Dynamite®, Pink Velour®, Red Rocket®, Raspberry Sundae®, Tightwad Red®, Burgundy Cotton®, and Siren Red®, and the newly released Rhapsody in Pink®. Ask about the free 'Whit' crapemyrtle cultivars poster or oversized postcard to display for your customers. Also, for $2.00 (shipping and handling) we can send a DVD on the 25 year history of Lacebark and some of the selection process that has lead to the 'Whit' cultivars. He has a patented hardy hibiscus, Cranberry Punch®, river birch, City Slicker®, Easy Street® lacebark elm. Lacebark Inc. also publishes Dr. Whitcomb's books: Know It and Grow It, Plant Production in Containers II, Production of Landscape Plants II, and Establishment and Maintenance of Landscape Plants II.

Besides continuing to develop new cultivars of other trees and shrubs, research also addresses nursery production methods in containers, the field, and transplanting into the landscape regarding water chemistry, nutrition, improved root systems, weed control, cover crops, and water conservation. Dr. Whitcomb also does consulting and speaking on a variety of topics, as time allows. Dr. Whitcomb can now be followed via the RootMaker Twitter account. (click icon top left.)

Dr. Carl Whitcomb was given the 2006 Henry A. Wallace Award from the Iowa State University College of Agriculture as an alumnus "who has made an outstanding contribution to national or international agriculture in writing, teaching, research, or leadership".

Ask about the free DVD of the Lacebark Field Day,
which covers the Whitcomb System™
for growing superior trees.

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