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By Rick Nathanson
Journal Staff Writer
    Large, mature trees have a deep root system that allows them to tap into the water table, which is why they are unaffected by drought conditions. Right?
    Well, no. In fact, that's probably the biggest misconception about tree care, said Bryan Suhr, arborist supervisor at the University of New Mexico. The reality is that most tree root systems are shallow, "and probably... MORE

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