Re: Septic System Demo Garden -- root systems

 >Has anybody heard of a publication detailing the extent of the root
>systems of various trees?

Hi Diana (and everyone else)!  I've always thought this was a fascinating
topic, but I've never had the time to research it.  However, I have a
starting point for you in terms of research.  In "Maintaining Your Edible
Landscape Naturally," Bob Kourik cites a Russian study of the root systems
of different fruit trees from more than 60 years ago called "The Root
System of Fruit Plants."  Unfortunately, that's as much citation
information as he provides (!), though it is a terrific book.  He includes
diagrams of root systems of several trees and discussed rootstocks, etc.
You might try to contact Bob, at Metamorphic Press, P.O. Box 1841 Santa
Rosa CA 95402 (Bob IS Metamorphic Press -- I believe he's a
self-publisher).

So that's a starting point.  I'd love to hear what you find out, so keep us
posted.

Nan

Nan Sterman, Master Composter in residency
San Diego County, California
Sunset zone 24, USDA zone 10b or 11


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