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At the edge, why are they not just tipping over?
by recursive 3y ago
At the edge, why are they not just tipping over?
- schainks 3y agoThe roots look intertwined, so even trees at the edge are bending roots that are long horizontally.
- codetrotter 3y agoSee also: How wide do tree roots spread. > Arborists often recommend a tree protection zone with a radius of one foot for every one inch of trunk diameter — a 12 to 1 ratio. https://www.deeproot.com/blog/blog-entries/how-wide-do-tree-roots-spread/ https://www.deeproot.com/blog/blog-entries/how-wide-do-tree-...
- xg15 3y agoThey are also pushed by the wind in the opposite direction, i.e. away from the edge.