根ね上あがり

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

exposed roots; surface roots

Describes a tree or plant whose roots have become exposed above the ground, often due to erosion or age. Also used attributively as 根上がりの.

• この松まつは根ね上あがりがひどい。

  This pine tree has severe root exposure.

• 根ね上あがりの木きは倒たおれやすい。

  Trees with exposed roots are prone to falling.