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Lateral root spread in the landscape

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Roots spread to beyond the edge of the canopy.

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main lateral roots

rope-like main laterals

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root tree spread

tree root spread

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quickly spreading roots

roots spread quickly

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roots vs crown

roots compared to crown

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trees in turf

tree roots or turf?

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fine roots

where are fine roots?

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root to crown ratio

root to crown ratio

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oak root spread

learn the hard way

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herbicide and roots

herbicide and roots

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urban effects on roots

urban effects on roots

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deflected roots

roots deflected

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root plate fails

root plate fails

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two dimensional root system

two dimensional root system

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big trees

big trees-small space

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root damaged pavement

roots damage pavement

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roots might lift sidewalk

in the pits?

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unusual: healthy tree enclosed in asphalt

defying reason?