u/Astray_106

I’ve had this orange tree that came with the house, I’d estimate that its ~25 years old based on its original size and how long we’ve had it.

After learning more about the importance of root flare I dug around and found a buried graft. Now I’ve dug down to the actual root flare, probably 8 inches below the original soil level. Pruned off some small girdling roots in the process.

Does anyone have recommendations to deal with the bowl around the trunk now? I did try to dig a channel so that some water can escape.