Open AccessTreeshelter Effect on Root Development of Redwood Trees
Author(s) -
Pavel Švihra,
David M. Burger,
Richard Harris
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
arboriculture and urban forestry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 2155-0778
pISSN - 1935-5297
DOI - 10.48044/jauf.1996.026
Subject(s) - sequoia , horticulture , botany , crown (dentistry) , biology , tree (set theory) , forestry , mathematics , geography , materials science , mathematical analysis , composite material
Treeshelters (Tubex® polypropylene tubes, 4 inch diameter, 4 ft tall) inhibited development of redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) roots. Unprotected redwood trees without treeshelters gained more root fresh and dry weight. Trees grown in treeshelters produced roots with smaller diameter. These data suggest that the treeshelter environment might temporarily prevent redwood trees from attaining optimal root development and anchorage. Redwood seedlings are not suitable candidates for establishment in treeshelters.