Low Scape Snowfire™ Aronia

healthy plants; packaging is challenging

I purchased many small (quart) shrubs from Great Garden Plants this summer. I am pleased with the quality. Plants arrive well trimmed back to allow shipping (and reduce water loss?) but they were well-rooted and will grow well in spring, I am sure. Nice plants. My only quibble is that using the metal rings and tight plastic make it very difficult to remove plants from their pots without potentially damaging the plants. Another company uses plastic and rubber bands, and I have never had an issue with spilled dirt. Please consider that.