Root growth on urban trees

Introduction

Roots in nature vs. nursery

Ideal root system?

Roots and planting trees

• depth in root ball
• depth in landscape
• don't bury with soil
• don't bury with mulch
• defects from deep planting
• symptoms of deep planting

Root growth after planting

• growth from cut roots
• developing root flare
• lateral root spread
• root depth
• container vs. field grown