During the winter of 1938–1939 a well was dug near the tree and it was found that the roots of the tree reached the water table 33–36 meters (108 to 118 feet) below the surface.
Talvella 1938–1939 puun lähistölle kaivettiin kaivo, ja ilmeni että puun juuret ulottuivat pohjaveteen 33–36 metriä maanpinnan alla.