Question

what happened to the roots which had been cut off ​

Answer 1

Roots absorb water and minerals and if the roots are cut off the plant wont get water and minerals and it will die. It will die because the plant will not get support and also it will not get water and minerals.

Answer 2

Answer:

Once the tree has been cut, the roots cannot grow anymore because the leaves are necessary to provide the food to fuel root growth. If the roots continue to produce sprouts with leaves, then in time there may be more root growth.