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Why do trees in desert have long roots?
To reach water deep down
Do the roots of a oak tree keep growing after the tree is cut down?
Cutting a tree down dos not kill it. The roots are still alive and well and often put up shoots from the cut off trunk to replace the original trees canopy. Killing the root of a tree after it is cut down often entails digging the roots up or injecting the stump with herbicide or other poisons.
Can 40 mph winds knock down trees?
Yes, 40 mph winds can potentially knock down trees, especially if the trees are weakened or have shallow roots.
Will a chopped down banana tree with no roots still grow if it is replanted and taken care of?
New banana trees grow from the roots of the old banana trees. After a banana tree bears fruit it dies. Then its roots send up several new banana trees. The chopped down part of the tree will probably not grow. The roots will probably send up new trees. You can dig up one of those and get a new tree.
Is there a bush with a srtaight down root system?
There are some plants with tap roots that grow straight down into the soil, such as oak trees or radishes. However, bushes typically have a fibrous root system that spreads out horizontally rather than growing straight down like a tap root.
How do you stop trees fron growing once cut down?
Take out stumps
Do lavender trees come back after being cut down?
Lavender trees, also known as lavender plants, can regrow after being cut down if the roots are left intact. With proper care and conditions, new growth can emerge from the remaining roots.
Why does the cutting down of trees lead to soil erosion?
In open country, trees act as windbreaks and keep wind from blowing away topsoil and their roots prevent soil from being washed away from heavy rains. Tree roots also help store water in the ground.
Can living things such as trees can both slow down and speed up erostion?
Yes, trees can both slow down and speed up erosion. Tree roots help hold soil in place, which can slow down erosion by stabilizing the soil. However, if trees are removed or deforested in an area, it can lead to increased erosion as there are no longer roots to hold the soil in place.
What type of root does plum trees have?
Plum trees have roots that are mostly 12 inches to 18 inches deep and go to the drip line. A few of the roots will go about five feet down to anchor the tree.
Why do elephants push down trees?
In drier times, trees store all of their carbohydrates in their roots and in the bark, just like in a carrot or potato. An elephant knows this. What they do is push over a tree to uproot it partly. This enables them to get their tusk and trunk around the bottom roots. They can actually flip a tree upside down in order to feed on the softer roots and strip the bark from the bottom of the tree. Elephants do push trees over to get to the top leaves but more often it is to get to the soft roots which are storing the energy - carbohydrates.
Which trees give us most of the wood pulp from which paper is made?
Trees make paper when they are cut down and processed into sheets. This process involves bleaching the wooden sheets white.
