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Additional roots on a coast redwood
rabidhedgehog
Posts: 22
Hi,
I have a coast redwood with a leaning trunk. I finally decided that the tree wouldn't be able to right itself and needs to be staked. However, when I tried to lift it up, it turned out that the trunk has taken root about 4-5 cm from the base. So now the trunk is attached to the ground at two distinct places.
My initial thought was to just let it be and hope that as the tree grows, its two bases will merge into one. But I am wondering if it can lead to problems such for example root crown rot (given that the lower portion of the trunk will be lying on the ground).
Has anyone seen something like this? Any advice is appreciated.
Cheers,
Lavender
I have a coast redwood with a leaning trunk. I finally decided that the tree wouldn't be able to right itself and needs to be staked. However, when I tried to lift it up, it turned out that the trunk has taken root about 4-5 cm from the base. So now the trunk is attached to the ground at two distinct places.
My initial thought was to just let it be and hope that as the tree grows, its two bases will merge into one. But I am wondering if it can lead to problems such for example root crown rot (given that the lower portion of the trunk will be lying on the ground).
Has anyone seen something like this? Any advice is appreciated.
Cheers,
Lavender
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