Soil removed over the root flare of a tree in order to slow development of Armillaria root rot.

Root crown excavations to remove soil over the root flare has been effective in slowing development of Armillaria root rot.; Ojai, CA Credit: A. James Downer, UCCE Ventura County
Soil removed over the root flare of a tree in order to slow development of Armillaria root rot. Credit: A. James Downer, UCCE Ventura County