Chagrinnish t1_j6hacjp wrote
Reply to comment by dishonourableaccount in TIL redwood trees -- growing to heights of 350 feet or more (over 100 meters) -- have roots that go only about ten feet into the ground. by OccludedFug
>Roots on the other hand typically want to be close enough to the surface to get water and nutrients in soft soil rather than less rich soil and harder rock below.
The roots need oxygen and do not grow where they cannot breathe. Any water or nutrients they find is just a bonus.
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