Author

Eric Wilson

At a municipal forestry division in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Eric Wilson inspects and plants street trees alongside city crews. An ISA Certified Arborist with a degree in urban forestry, he previously managed municipal tree inventories and now writes for Biology Insights.

Southern Live Oak Root System: Depth, Spread, and Problems
Walnut Tree Root System: How It Affects Your Garden
What Are Tree Knots? Formation, Types, and Effects
Can Burning a Stump Cause a Root Fire?
How Much Root Flare Should Be Exposed?
Silver Maple Root System: Problems and Solutions
Ash Tree Root System: Depth, Spread, and Common Problems
Why Are Trees Painted White at the Bottom?
Does Salt Kill Tree Roots? And Is It Safe?
The Ginkgo Root System: Depth, Spread, and Care
What Trees Have Tap Roots and What Is Their Purpose?
Dappled Willow Root System: Depth, Spread, and Care
Are Aspen Trees Connected? How a Forest Becomes One Organism
Blue Spruce Roots: How Deep and Far Do They Spread?
Do Maple Trees Have Invasive Roots?
If You Cut a Tree Root, Will It Grow Back?
Apricot Tree Roots: How Deep and Wide Do They Grow?
How to Stop Oak Tree Roots From Growing
How Far Do Apple Tree Roots Spread? A Detailed Look
Mulberry Tree Root System: Depth, Spread, and Concerns
How to Deep Root Water Trees for Healthy Growth
Japanese Maple Root System: Depth, Spread, and Care
The Cherry Tree Root System: Care and Common Problems
Eucalyptus Tree Roots: How Deep They Grow and What to Do
How Fast Will Diesel Kill a Tree?
Why Are Only Male Trees Planted in Cities?
Laurel Root Depth, Spread, and Potential Problems
Can You Get Water From a Tree? How It’s Done Safely
American Sycamore Root System: What You Need to Know
The Plum Tree Root System: An In-Depth Look