Willow is a plant with straight root system, and its root system is relatively developed. However, because most willows are propagated by pruning, unlike seedlings sown by seeds, which have obvious taproots buried deep in the soil, the roots that grow downward are about three meters long, while the roots that grow around will slightly exceed the crown.

Characteristics of willow root function

The roots of willow can stabilize the roots of plants, absorb water and nutrients from the soil and surrounding areas, and supply fibrous roots, which can assist the main roots of plants to stabilize the roots of plants.

Root structure characteristics

The root system of willow consists of main root and lateral root, and the lateral root, namely fibrous root, grows around the main root in a beard shape, so it is called "fibrous root".

Willow root system picture