Tree roots
 

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


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Tree roots
 

"'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

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Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall
Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella
and Lapageria rosea cvs
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk

Tree roots
 

"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message
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"'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

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Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall
Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella
and Lapageria rosea cvs
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk

Charlie that is wonderful thank you. I am just going to a meeting and this
will be valuable ammunition for our cause.

Many thanks

Mike

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Today, is the tomorrow, you were worrying about, yesterday.
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