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Girdling Roots- A Problem Of Shade Trees

Trees can slowly weaken and die over a period of years or decades because of root girdling.
Roots begin to grow around the main trunk and restrict and eventually cut off the movement of water, plant nutrients and stored food reserves.
Certain trees are more prone to it than others. There are limited options of control once the tree is mature, the problem must be adressed at the time of planting or early on in the tree's life while it is trying to get established. Have your trees planted and inspected by Certified Arborists.