"'Mike'" wrote in message
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As I understand it, a tree's roots reflect its canopy. i.e. a large tree
with a large canopy/growth will produce a large root formation to feed its
top. If however that large tree is severely coppiced/pollarded, does the
root formation 'die back', for the want of a better way of putting it?

Any advice welcomed

Mike

No but its demand for water will be reduced and it will be able to grow at a
much greater rate than before in terms of length of stem although the
biomass will be less

--
Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall
Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella
and Lapageria rosea cvs
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