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Does the roots of this tree affect foundations/drains?

Does the roots of this tree affect foundations/drains?

Question from Shoot User
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I have recently planted this tree 3 metres from our house and next to a drain? Will the roots potentially damage either the foundations or the drain?
Thank you for any help!
Posted: Monday 27th of August 2012 01:40 PM

  • Re: Does the roots of this tree affect foundations/drains?

    Angie Robertson
    According to shoot the eventual spread of your tree will be 15 metres. I am not an expert but it was always my understanding that the root system for trees will often reflect the size of it's canopy.
    Therefore the potential for damage is likely. 3m is 1/5 of the expected spread of your tree so I would suggest that you move much further away from your property.
    Replied: Monday 27th of August 2012 04:37 PM

  • Re: Does the roots of this tree affect foundations/drains?

    Kathy N
    Hi, Jo,
    For small trees, rule of thumb is more than 5m away from a foundation, etc. For a larger one, I would go ever farther out - at least 8-10m.
    Kathy c
    Replied: Monday 27th of August 2012 08:13 PM

  • Re: Does the roots of this tree affect foundations/drains?

    Shoot User
    Thank you for the replies, I shall move my tree much further away. Does anyone have any suggestions about a bush or plant I could put in the gap please? I want it to hide a 6ft fence.
    Replied: Saturday 1st of September 2012 02:05 PM
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