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Obscured Rout
Coliars
Most trees, even young ones, should exhibit a distinct visible flare where the stem (trunk) joins the root system. If this flare is! covered by soil or mulch, then disease, girdling roots and insect infestations are more likely to occur. How often have you seen a! ‘Volcano” of mulch around aj tree stem, totally obscuring the root flare?
If the root flare is buried, disorders will ctevetop, The interruption of nutrient and water flow from the roots to the branches will lead to the crown’s decline. Once the crown is affected, remedial! treatments may bei unsuccessful in keeping the! tree alive. So, inspecting this! critical region tor disorders is important Excavation of the buried root collar is a pnonty.
This is one of the most common problems seen in landscapes every day. If you have any questions from thisi article or related issuesj please contact me at jwooddbarttett.com.
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