ROOT DIRECTOR APPARATUS WITH IRRIGATION SYSTEM

摘要

There is disclosed an apparatus (100) for irrigating and directing the growth of the roots of planted trees. In an embodiment, the apparatus is a generally hollow structure for encircling the roots of a planted tree, the structure having an enlarged base opening configured to allow the roots of the tree to grow downwardly, a narrower neck (108) opening configured to accommodate the trunk of the tree, and a wall (102) sloping from the enlarged base opening to a narrower wall top. An irrigation channel (110) integrally formed into the structure whereby, in use, the irrigation channel channels water around the structure to irrigate the roots of the planted tree. In an embodiment, the wall top defines a continuous shoulder (106) around the structure. An irrigation channel is formed between the continuous shoulder and the neck opening, whereby, in use, the irrigation channel channels water around the structure to irrigate the roots of the planted tree.

主权项

1. An apparatus for irrigating and directly the growth of the roots of planted trees, the apparatus comprising:
a generally hollow structure for encircling the roots of a planted tree, the structure having an enlarged base opening, a sloping wall configured to allow the roots of the tree to grow downwardly, the sloping wall slopes from the enlarged base to a narrower wall top, the wall top defining a continuous shoulder around the structure, and a narrower neck opening configured to accommodate the trunk of the tree; and an irrigation channel integrally formed into the structure between the continuous shoulder and the neck opening whereby, in use, the irrigation channel channels water around the structure to irrigate the roots of the planted tree.