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Roots can go deep on young trees
Roots often grow down under the trunk when trees are young. Two tap roots grew vertically under the trunk on this honeylocust three years after planting. Several oblique roots are also visible, growing down at an angle. Despite the deep roots, the largest diameter roots are the main lateral roots close to the soil surface. The ruler in the photo shows the deepest roots are 32 inches below the surface.
