In today’s blog, we’ll go over why exposed roots harm your tree’s health.
Roots keep our trees very strong, grounded, and healthy, but once they start showing above the surface, they can become a real concern. Beyond being an eyesore, exposed tree roots are prone to damage and could cause various issues for you and your tree. Luckily, a certified arborist could help you address surface roots and get your tree back in solid shape. In today’s blog, we’ll go over why exposed roots harm your tree’s health. Read on for some practical tips about your tree’s exposed roots!
Why Are Exposed Tree Roots an Issue?
Exposed tree roots can cause real problems for your tree. They could also indicate unseen concerns that already exist. Read on for a couple of issues that surface roots could cause, like:
- Tree instability: roots help anchor your tree into the ground. When they grow above the surface, this support is compromised, and the tree is at a much bigger risk of failure.
- Root damage: exposed roots could get stepped on, scalded by the sun, or harmed by landscaping equipment. This could hinder their ability to absorb nutrients for the tree.
- Vulnerability: surface roots are a lot more valuable to pests and possible tree disease, which could compromise the health of your whole tree.
- Lawn maintenance issues: exposed tree roots could get in the way of lawn mowing, making your lawn care much more of an issue.
What Makes Tree Roots Grow Above the Ground?
There are many different reasons why tree roots could grow above the surface, and these include:
- Soil: bad soil conditions could cause roots to seek oxygen and nutrients above the ground.
- Erosion: erosion from rain, wind, and water runoffs could expose the roots, especially for trees on uneven ground like hills or slopes.
- Overcrowded roots: there are too many trees close by, or the space is too small to support legitimate and healthy root growth.
An experienced arborist could help you identify the underlying cause of the problem. They will also provide other solutions to help address the surface roots and prevent more from growing above ground at some point in the future.
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