Tree roots usually don't go very deep!

Описание: One of the biggest misconceptions about #trees is that most species have a deep root system that match the size and shape of the tree's crown. For most temperate species, however, roots extend laterally outwards - sometimes up to 2 or 3 times the length of the tree's spread, and rarely go deeper than 3 feet. Of course, there are species that are adapted to super dry soils and can send roots extremely deep underground in search of water, but about 80% of studied trees have a root system that usually doesn't penetrate further than 3 feet. This is because roots need oxygen to carry out cellular respiration, and oxygen is seldom found in deep soil. In forests, where hundreds of trees are sharing the same soil space, research has shown that trees can potentially communicate and share nutrients through this interconnected network. #plants #tree #roots #root #forest #forestry #treesofinstagram #arborist #treeroots #soil #oxygen #science #fungalnetwork #mycohrrizae
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