They assist each other in times of drought or disease from "summary" of The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
In times of drought or disease, trees in a forest are not as alone as they may seem. They actually have a remarkable ability to support each other in times of need. When the going gets tough, trees are not just looking out for themselves; they are looking out for their neighbors as well. This sense of community and cooperation is essential for the survival of the forest as a whole. One way in which trees assist each other during times of drought is through a process known as hydraulic redistribution. This process involves trees with access to deeper water reserves transferring some of that...
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