< is that most species will graft root to root or stem to stem but that
roots will not graft to trunk/stems. Thus girdling roots cause
problems...with the stem or trunk.>
..stating that the anatomy of a tree's roots below the Root collar are
different to the upper portion. That's probably true for those root
parts found beneath the soil and not necessarily for the portion of
exposed 'anchor roots' that 'look' similar to main stem bark.
Check out this link
http://www.hort.uconn.edu/Ipm/homegrnd/htms/28graft.htm suggesting a
method known as Bridge Grafting. Note that Root Cuttings have been used
to inarch and bridge over damaged areas, girdled roots and may be worth
a shot if the tree/shrub is a highly prized individual.
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