[College of ACES] [University of Illinois] [Illinois CES]

Tree trunk pressure

arborstu@magick.net
Sun, 17 Aug 1997 20:00:20 -0500

Not to long ago in this news group, I read that trees roots can create 175 psi.
I9d like to know if tree trunks and or branches will produce similar pressure.
I am currently watching a young Hybrid Poplar split open a shovel head that was slipped over the tree 1 year ago.
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Richard Reames

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