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Trees will often grow secondary roots right inside the mulch pile in search of more air and better drainage.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
The secondary roots that grow out of the main roots are called tubers.
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Carol Eustice,
Verywell Health,
2 Feb. 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
The secondary roots that grow out of the main roots are called tubers.
—
Carol Eustice,
Verywell Health,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Secondary root.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secondary%20root. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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