JeffH

Do all trees have white succulent roots when they are healthy?

In other words, if I examine the roots of a tree and don't find any white ones, does that mean the roots are rotting from overwatering? Or do some species lack white roots even when healthy?

For example, when I examine my maples I am seeing white roots growing. But when I check my juniper's roots, I am seeing roots that look reddish, with little white color. Is this a sign that I am overwatering the juniper, or do they just not have the same fleshy roots that the maples have?

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