RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Root Systems of Trees-Facts and Fallacies
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
JO JOA
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 201
OP 205
DO 10.48044/jauf.1989.044
VO 15
IS 9
A1 Schnelle, Michael A.
A1 Feucht, James R.
A1 Klett, James E.
YR 1989
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/15/9/201.abstract
AB Roots perform vital functions for the health and well being of trees. Despite many years of research, these critical organs continue to be poorly understood. A gamut of factors; environmental, cultural, and others, dictate the health of roots and in turn the health of the entire tree. A great deal of literature exists which incorrectly describes root growth. Roots are primarily found in the upper few inches of soil and absorbing roots essential for water and mineral uptake are beyond the dripline.