**Root pressure** can account for ascent of sap up to approximately:
- 1 m
- 10–20 m (insufficient for tall trees)
- 50–100 m
- Unlimited heights
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Correct answer: B. 10–20 m (insufficient for tall trees)
Root pressure (~1–2 bars) can push water up about 10–20 m.
Inadequate for taller trees (e.g. redwoods, eucalyptus 100+ m).
For those, cohesion–tension is the dominant mechanism.