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StrictlyPalms · 30th January 2008, 09:38 AM

Howdy fellas,
In my area there are quite a few people with front yard septic systems. The question I have is this. How far away from the drain field should you keep a palm? I know their root ball is relatively small compared to the canopy but will they send out horizontal opportunistic roots if they sense a source of water?

My area is Orlando, so we do get daily rains in the summer keeping the ground relatively damp. We have been a little on the dry side for the last couple years, 6-12" low for the year, but not drought conditions.

Also, is there any sort of Root barrier system out there if they are prone to sniff out the drain field?

30th January 2008, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
StrictlyPalms Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 137	Planting distance from septic drain fields Howdy fellas, In my area there are quite a few people with front yard septic systems. The question I have is this. How far away from the drain field should you keep a palm? I know their root ball is relatively small compared to the canopy but will they send out horizontal opportunistic roots if they sense a source of water? My area is Orlando, so we do get daily rains in the summer keeping the ground relatively damp. We have been a little on the dry side for the last couple years, 6-12" low for the year, but not drought conditions. Also, is there any sort of Root barrier system out there if they are prone to sniff out the drain field? __________________ Strictly Palms, Inc. Orlando, Florida USA