Mbyrd420 t1_j6h3z6p wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:26 AM Reply to comment by GreatBigPig 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 Yes. But that's what trees do. There are numerous fungi that allow communication between trees, even if different species. And those same networks can transport nutrients all around a grove of trees. Permalink Parent 10
Mbyrd420 t1_j6h3z6p wrote
Reply to comment by GreatBigPig 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
Yes. But that's what trees do. There are numerous fungi that allow communication between trees, even if different species. And those same networks can transport nutrients all around a grove of trees.