RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Treeshelter Effect on Root Development of Redwood Trees
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
JO JOA
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 174
OP 179
DO 10.48044/jauf.1996.026
VO 22
IS 4
A1 Svihra, Pavel
A1 Burger, David
A1 Harris, Richard
YR 1996
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/22/4/174.abstract
AB Treeshelters (Tubex® polypropylene tubes, 4 inch diameter, 4 ft tall) inhibited development of redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) roots. Unprotected redwood trees without treeshelters gained more root fresh and dry weight. Trees grown in treeshelters produced roots with smaller diameter. These data suggest that the treeshelter environment might temporarily prevent redwood trees from attaining optimal root development and anchorage. Redwood seedlings are not suitable candidates for establishment in treeshelters.