The present invention relates to a method and system for producing a potted tree with a taproot system. The method comprises the steps of i) Providing a tree with a taproot system ii) Optionally, washing the taproot system iii) Optionally, trimming the taproot system for it to fit into a predefined pot size iv) Drilling or punching at least two channels into the taproot v) Positioning one or more elongate members into each channel such that at least one of their end portions are positioned outside of the channel and extend away from the taproot vi) Mounting the part of the taproot comprising the elongate members into a preselected pot and vii) Filling the pot with a filler material.
