Often, larger girdling roots are allowed to remain in place because there is no way to remove them without killing the tree faster than the root eventually will.

Q: I have an 8-year-old oak tree. It looks like it has a girdling root. Should we cut through the root in two places so it can be removed, or should we leave well enough alone. A: Definitely trim and ...

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This photo shows a tree root that is growing above ground and is wrapping around the base of a tree. This is not a normal occurrence for trees. Usually a tree will grow a girdling root or roots after ...

Trees provide more than just aesthetic value to a lawn, as they are a vital part of the scenery, offering shade, beauty, and environmental benefits. However, the roots that once nurtured the tree can ...