Stem-Girdling Roots

Stem-girdling roots and dysfunctional root systems are 2 very big problems with trees, especially in urban landscapes. The good news is that they are totally preventable. Trees just simply need to be planted correctly! Learn more about stem-girdling roots (PDF) and scroll down and view the pictures.

Obvious SGR's encircling around this maple

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A dysfunctional root system; roots are growing every which way

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It's mid-July and the leaves are already turning on this Autum Blaze Maple -the tree is clearly stressed

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...This is why: same tree as above-it has a dysfunctional root system containing SGR's

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it's early summer and this Linden never leafed out????

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....Because of this: tree was planted in a landscape bed and the blocks have caused the roots to become dysfunctional; also, it was planted too deep

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This is how the roots should be growing on a tree-out away from the trunk

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