Has anyone ever seen a description of fig tree roots or diagram of roots on mature fig trees in the ground?

I would like to answer questions like, How far out do roots extend relative to the canopy? How deep are most of the feeder roots from the surface. What is the root structure? ETC....

Will cultivating the ground around a mature tree damage the roots?

Figstation, I wish I could help you, just curious I am from Exeter, California, about an 1hr south of fresno, Where are you located....

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Armando by Fresno

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Up to three times the canopy,very close to surface,and ,very thin,roots outside the canopy.
Yes cultivating the ground will damage roots but plenty will remain ,that the plant will survive.
Also if the climate is dry,and harsh,roots will go dip in ground looking for water,but will not penetrate the clay portion,unless one drill holes down trough clay,to get to the sand and water that is usually present there.

Hermansur,

Thanks, when you say that the tree will survive with damaged roots, do you mean that the tree will be sickly and survive or not even be bothered? If roots are damaged what symptoms would you expect to see?

Also, if the roots are three times the canopy then were should mulch watering and drip irrigation be applied?

Very interesting question. The roots are my favorite part of any plant. I know NASA invented transparent soil which the dame exact make up and abilities of regular dirt. If that stuff becomes available to the public we will be able to see how the roots react and grow.

Jarrett,

Yes the roots are the key. They are just as important if not more important than what is above ground.

If we shared and understood more info about the roots, it would help all of us to do a better job of growing fig trees in the ground.