root pruning cherry tree

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by Unregistered-Anna, Mar 29, 2005.

  1. We have a sweet cherry tree that is over 20 years old planted in the middle of a brick patio about 11 feet from the back of our house. Over the past eight years since we moved in, the roots of this tree have been gradually coming up above ground level and pushing up the bricks. Our main concern is that there are a couple of these roots heading right towards the house. For safety on the patio and to protect the foundation of our house, we want to cut these roots out. When is the best time to do this? Do we need to protect the cut ends to prevent infection and disease? Thanks
     
  2. jimmyq

    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I would suggest you consider alternatives prior to cutting roots (which probably isnt a good thing...)
    perhaps a wood deck structure above the roots that are surfacing? Use small concrete footings or small pilings and have the decking elevated 4 to 6 inches above grade, this will allow the tree to grow and be happy and will keep Gramma from tripping over the roots.

    as for the foundation you can install deeproot(tm) root barrier between the foundation and the tree and it should stop the problem before it starts.
     

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