Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001809
11/12/99
Balanced Plant Growth
Proper plant growth depends on all plant parts functioning
in balance with each other. Injury to the roots will lead
to a corresponding amount of injury to the leaves.
Repeated injury to the leaves can lead to reduction in
root growth. The plant structure is divided into
approximately the following proportions: 5 percent, fine
feeder roots; 15 percent, larger or transport roots; 60
percent, trunk or main stem; 15 percent, branches and
twigs; 5 percent, leaves.
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