Root system of various plants

When modeling compositions from plants, it is necessary to take into account their possible maximum dimensions. So, bushes and trees tend to expand, increase in size and gain weight. At the same time, knowledge of the main types of plant rhizomes is of great importance. So, the root system is a kind of crown beneath the ground. In some plants it is pyramidal, while in others it is spherical.

The roots of different plants should not overlap too much, grow together or intertwine. It is unacceptable that they compete for food and water, and, with their growth, may come across various obstacles presented by communications or the foundation.

Root system in form is not always a mirror image of the shape of the crown. So, the erroneous view that a plant with a balanced and even crown has the same roots. Sometimes they can not go beyond the projection of the upper part of the plant (an example is cherry felt), and sometimes with spreading branches the plant has a core root. There are species of plants in which the crown has a columnar shape, and the root system of plants is superficial.

In addition, the root system of some plants has the property of changing with their age. For example, robinia psevdokaktsiya at a young age has a fibrous root system, and in adulthood - superficial. Important is the soil-ecological conditions: for example, the root system of Scots pine has a deep rod shape, and when grown in moist heavy soils, it is friable.

Formation of rhizomes of plants is carried out in a similar way to the formation of their terrestrial part. Basically, such operations are carried out in nurseries. The procedure is as follows: every 5 years, depending on the species, the plants are subject to "transshipment". In other words, they dig out and form both a ground and an underground part. The truncated roots begin to branch and, thus, the furry form is obtained. It is convenient for landing or transportation. It is easy to place with a good stretch in the landing pit. But in the case of the rod shape, such a root can not be bent or twisted.

The latter type is peculiar to those species that grow on sandy soils, where the groundwater is very deep. Also, such plants are highly resistant to wind. That is why we can observe how the mast pines stand "like soldiers" on sandy mounds, and the forest spruce, having a sailing crown and surface roots, winds down quite easily.

The root system also works as water pumps. However, this does not mean that it should be deep in the earth and reach the most aquifers. In the case of close water, the shape of the rhizome can be either friable or superficial. An example is a birch in adulthood, which has a root system of medium type (between surface and friable), and with the help of its underground system, up to 200 liters of water is pumped out of the soil. However, despite its "insatiability" this plant is of no small importance for the swampy terrain.

It is necessary to carefully approach the issue of planting the plant. The rule is quite simple: plants with a rod system are intolerant to a high water level, and with a friable and superficial water have a relative tolerance to water.

Another problem may be the planting of plants near buildings and structures. In the presence of a surface system, there is a possibility of planting a plant on the foundation, and rod and friable - on the communication in the ground. It is for this purpose that certain norms serve that help to avoid the occurrence of such situations.