Trees have roots, so how many meters can the roots go deep into the ground at most?

As the saying goes, "How high a tree is, how deep its roots are." This statement has certain basis and proof, because the more developed and deeper the roots of trees are, the more lush the branches and leaves on the surface will be. According to this truth, roots can go deep into the ground for tens of meters or even deeper. Different tree species have different root lengths, including shallow roots and deep roots. The deepest rooted plant in the world is in the echo cave near Oristad, South Africa, where there is a fig tree. It is estimated that its roots are underground 120 meters deep. If hung in the air, it is as high as 40 stories, which is the deepest root.

When it comes to trees, many people only pay attention to their height or volume, or their appearance and vitality. Few people pay attention to the ability of the tree itself, such as how much water can be stored inside the tree. In fact, few people pay attention to this tree, but very few. If nobody really cares, I believe this is the root of the tree. In a word, we humans only pay attention to the outside of the tree, not to the inner beauty of the tree.

As an important part of trees, roots play a great role in the survival probability of plants. Trees with thick and deep roots have a higher probability of survival. On the contrary, the shallower and thinner the roots, the harder it is to survive. Take plants with strong water storage capacity, you can observe how long their roots are. For example, Celastrus mandshurica, a long-lived plant, can survive in the desert for thousands of years because of its long roots.