Tree species and root habit

[sloth]

Does anyone know of list of typical tree root growth habits for different species?

Thanks in advance, Kev

[armybloke]

There is a must read book called Trees: Their Natural History. It gives a good insight into rooting structures of trees. Rather too many parameters to consider for how big/far roots will travel.

[Marc Lewis]

There is a must read book called Trees: Their Natural History. It gives a good insight into rooting structures of trees. Rather too many parameters to consider for how big/far roots will travel.

 

Absolutely

[sloth]

Of course there are many, many factors influencing root growth. And I really should get and read Trees; Their natural History, I keep hearing good things about it!

I was if there is a list similar to that on p.57 of TRIBE, perhaps a bit longer/more detailed?

[daltontrees]

Table 3.1 in Tree Roots in the Built Environment is an analysis of the actual roots of a great number of trees that were blown down in a storm at Kew. Tabe 3.2 is probably what you want, the main properties of roots of the main tree species in Europe.