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.