Many people have misconceptions about the root systems of trees. The believe that trees have a long taproot reaching deep into the ground.
In fact most trees don’t have tap roots but have far reaching lateral roots which form a root plate. Even in very large trees They won’t go down very far and in shallow soils they will be virtually at the surface. Look at a fallen tree in a forest. It is surprising how shallow-rooted they are . It is this plate that gives the tree stability. Cut through these lateral roots an the stump can be removed fairly easily.
Last edited by: CGNorwich on Mon 24 Aug 20 at 09:24
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