2007-09-01 03:10:23 · 3 answers · asked by CURIOUS 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
the only thing I'll add to Robin's answer is that the soil might have more to do with it.... example, if the soil is shallow where the tree is planted, covering bedrock or another type of soil that the tree wouldn't like, like limestone, the depth may be quite less... and, if the soil is thick and rich and goes deep, the roots may do the same....for more info, read here...
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcin078.pdf/$FILE/fcin078.pdf
2007-09-01 05:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most tree roots are located in the top 6 to 24 inches of the soil and occupy an area two to four times the diameter of the tree crown.
2007-09-01 03:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by RobinLu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look at the leafy area and try to imagine it being up side down that is what your root structure will probably look line and cover a like area
2007-09-01 09:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by oildog#1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋