Depth and Diameter of the Parent Roots of Aspen Root Suckers

Robert E. Farmer

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Depth and Diameter of the Parent Roots of Aspen Root Suckers

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert E. Farmer

Year:

1962

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Michigan Forestry Note 23. Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan, Department of Forestry, School of Natural Resources. 4 p.

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Abstract

Studies of the Populus tremuloides root system by Day (1944), Sandberg (1951) and Barnes (1959) have all shown lateral roots extending as much as 30 feet from tree base. These roots may branch extensively and sometimes exhibit an "undulating" growth habit. According to the above authors, suckers occur on the segments of these lateral roots which are closest to the soil surface. The objective of this investigation was to quantitatively determine root depth and diameter at the point where suckering occurs. Both trembling aspen (P. tremuloides) and bigtooth aspen (P. grandidentata) were studied.

Citation

Farmer, Robert E., Jr. 1962. Depth and Diameter of the Parent Roots of Aspen Root Suckers. Michigan Forestry Note 23. Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan, Department of Forestry, School of Natural Resources. 4 p.