Girdled Tree Root

[retired_guy]

Should I remove this girdled tree root? The tree is a Cedar Elm about 6 years old.

 

[ATH]

If it is from the same tree it will graft together. Root tissue and root tissue will graft, not girdle. The problem is when trunk tissue and root tissue meet, they won't graft. I'd leave it.

 

[retired_guy]

If it is from the same tree it will graft together. Root tissue and root tissue will graft, not girdle. The problem is when trunk tissue and root tissue meet, they won't graft. I'd leave it.

Thank you - exactly what I needed to know. Appreciate the feedback!

 

[Coalsmoke]

If it is from the same tree it will graft together. Root tissue and root tissue will graft, not girdle. The problem is when trunk tissue and root tissue meet, they won't graft. I'd leave it.

Just wanted to say that’s a very good and interesting answer!


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[TNTreeHugger]

If it is from the same tree it will graft together. Root tissue and root tissue will graft, not girdle. The problem is when trunk tissue and root tissue meet, they won't graft. I'd leave it.

Did not know that. TY!