Effect of root pruning at planting on bending stress required to pull trunks to various trunk angles seven months later.
| Root pruning | Bending stress to 5 degrees (kN/m2) | Bending stress to 10 degrees (kN/m2) | Bending stress to 15 degrees (kN/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 32953 (1276) az | 42851 (1692) a | 45681 (2134) a |
| No | 29531 (1852) a | 37597 (1361) b | 41882 (2419) a |
↵zMeans (with S.E.) compared within a column (P < 0.03), based on 12 trees per treatment.