While it’s easy to see and appreciate the growth at the top of your tree, it’s a little bit more difficult to see the growth that’s not in plain site – particularly root growth. Root growth is usually the most significant indicator that a tree is sturdy and healthy – but more precisely – it gives us a peak into the different growth patterns a tree experiences throughout the year.
When do they grow?
When do they grow?
Generally speaking, tree roots tend to grow the most in the late spring and early summer. Depending on where you live and the specific species of a tree – it may experience a slight uptick in growth in the early fall as well. While tree roots don’t usually grow the in the winter, it is possible for them to do so. Anytime the ground is above freezing, then the conditions are there for a root system to grow. Just bear in mind that the closer we get to freezing, the less growth occurs.
How can I grow roots faster, so my tree grows faster?
Scientists have spent an eternity on researching growth patterns and you might be surprised to learn that in spite of the abundance of eyes and experiments, that it’s still a hung jury insofar as that’s concerned. The reason for this is that there are simply too many factors to take into consideration. Where a tree is located geographically, where it’s located in your yard, how much water it takes, how much water it might receive, soil composition and overall care are all factors that play a role – and simply put – it’s too much to control scientifically.
Put that all together, and what it means is that a tree’s health and the speed with which it grows is directly relative to how well we take care of them. If you’re watering them regularly, they’ll grow faster. If they’re set in a place where they’ll get great exposure to the sun, they’ll grow faster. Certain tree fertilizer can help them grow faster. There is a whole swath of things that can impact a tree’s growth trajectory.
So to answer the question – how quickly your tree grows is dependent on you and how much you’re willing to do to make sure it’s taken care of as well as possible.
How can I grow roots faster, so my tree grows faster?
Scientists have spent an eternity on researching growth patterns and you might be surprised to learn that in spite of the abundance of eyes and experiments, that it’s still a hung jury insofar as that’s concerned. The reason for this is that there are simply too many factors to take into consideration. Where a tree is located geographically, where it’s located in your yard, how much water it takes, how much water it might receive, soil composition and overall care are all factors that play a role – and simply put – it’s too much to control scientifically.
Put that all together, and what it means is that a tree’s health and the speed with which it grows is directly relative to how well we take care of them. If you’re watering them regularly, they’ll grow faster. If they’re set in a place where they’ll get great exposure to the sun, they’ll grow faster. Certain tree fertilizer can help them grow faster. There is a whole swath of things that can impact a tree’s growth trajectory.
So to answer the question – how quickly your tree grows is dependent on you and how much you’re willing to do to make sure it’s taken care of as well as possible.
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