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Posted by Ray on August 1, 2008, 7:36 am
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the foundation of our house. At first it seemed to be just a shrub, but it's
now grown into a tree about 30 feet high.
We like the tree, but we're concerned that the root system may endanger the
foundation, much the way that tree roots sometimes cause sidewalks to buckle
up.
Is this a danger?
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Posted by dar on August 1, 2008, 10:21 am
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> the foundation of our house. At first it seemed to be just a shrub, but i=
t's
> now grown into a tree about 30 feet high.
>
> We like the tree, but we're concerned that the root system may endanger t=
he
> foundation, much the way that tree roots sometimes cause sidewalks to buc=
kle
> up.
>
> Is this a danger?
Ray -
I'm new here.......
You might want to check out: allexperts.com
I'd look up the type of tree that you have, say for instance: Blue
Spruce Root System
I read what they have there for that particular type of tree and it's
root system. You can ask them a question as well.
We have a huge tree-like holly (Ilex L.) that was once a wee holly (Ilex L.) bush (plant
that was under 6 inches) that I received for XMAS one year. Over the
years, it's now over 25ft. high. The reason why we haven't
transplanted it is due to it attracting honey bees every
spring.......
This holly bush has certainly ruined our driveway and surrounding
walk!!! When we decide to replace the whole driveway and the walk
area, we'll try and transplant the holly bush, now tree. We'd like
the honeybees to return......
Hope this will help you....
Take care and be well out there! Debra
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Posted by Ray on August 1, 2008, 11:20 am
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> We have a spruce or fir tree which came up on its own, about 10 inches
> from
> the foundation of our house. At first it seemed to be just a shrub, but
> it's
> now grown into a tree about 30 feet high.
>
> We like the tree, but we're concerned that the root system may endanger
> the
> foundation, much the way that tree roots sometimes cause sidewalks to
> buckle
> up.
>
> Is this a danger?
Ray -
I'm new here.......
You might want to check out: allexperts.com
I'd look up the type of tree that you have, say for instance: Blue
Spruce Root System
I read what they have there for that particular type of tree and it's
root system. You can ask them a question as well.
We have a huge tree-like holly that was once a wee holly bush (plant
that was under 6 inches) that I received for XMAS one year. Over the
years, it's now over 25ft. high. The reason why we haven't
transplanted it is due to it attracting honey bees every
spring.......
This holly bush has certainly ruined our driveway and surrounding
walk!!! When we decide to replace the whole driveway and the walk
area, we'll try and transplant the holly bush, now tree. We'd like
the honeybees to return......
Hope this will help you....
Take care and be well out there! Debra
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Posted by Dioclese on August 1, 2008, 10:44 am
If you were Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options > We have a spruce or fir tree which came up on its own, about 10 inches
> from the foundation of our house. At first it seemed to be just a shrub,
> but it's now grown into a tree about 30 feet high.
>
> We like the tree, but we're concerned that the root system may endanger
> the foundation, much the way that tree roots sometimes cause sidewalks to
> buckle up.
>
> Is this a danger?
Tree roots go through rock via hydraulic pressure both laterally and
downwards. More likely, the rock will have fissures or fractures. Tree
roots are notorious for finding leaky pipes.
A tree is wonderful for its beauty and the shade it provides a home.
However, the same can be a fire danger. Branching in vicinity of the eaves
can produce poor air movement, and consequential damage from fungal growth.
This condition is more often seen with vines that crawl the side of the
house.
These are the dice you toss, what are your chances?
--
Dave
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Posted by symplastless on August 1, 2008, 11:03 am
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> We have a spruce or fir tree which came up on its own, about 10 inches
> from the foundation of our house. At first it seemed to be just a shrub,
> but it's now grown into a tree about 30 feet high.
>
> We like the tree, but we're concerned that the root system may endanger
> the foundation, much the way that tree roots sometimes cause sidewalks to
> buckle up.
>
> Is this a danger?
It depends on the quality of the foundation. If you have little cracks
roots will grow in there. They tend to grow towards foundation. In nature
when a tree falls borers and such create holes in nurse log and roots then
grow in the chambers made by the latter. We suggest keeping trees back at
least 10' from structures. Some useful information on trees can be found
here:
www.shigoandtrees.com
--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Tree Biologist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that
will give them understanding.
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