maple tree damage

bruce smith

I have a maple tree that is approximately 50' in height, and though not originally planted on top of the crown of my seawall has certainly encroached the crown where it has grown. It appears stable and does not appear to be damaging the wall in any respect. The problem is my neighbor who constantly complains about removal of the tree, stating it will damage the seawall and the roots will eventually damage her concrete slab, which is 30' from the base of the tree. Please advise if the root system will ultimately damage the seawall or undermine the foundation of either home, my neighbor's of mine.

Garry Brockley

I would assume the wall would have extensive foundations, from thirty feet away yes the roots might be by the sea wall but as far as damaging it i doubt it very much, the wall will have been over constructed to with stand the rigours of the sea, a few small roots running along side of it will have no effect IMHO but if you could attach some pics these might help.

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bruce smith

I will post a picture, but it may take a couple of weeks before I am back at the property, which is a second home. Thanks for your input.

Sean Freeman

I would certainly agree with Galbee it is most unlikely that any tree would be able to undermine the very extensive foundations of a seawall.

The house foundations might be susceptable to differential settlement dependant on the actual nature of their construction and the extent of subsoil preparation...however at 30feet from the tree it would not be difficult to defend the foundation and the material beneath it from fluctuations in moisture content ie install a moisture/root barrier....actual pictures might lead to a different conclusion though

treeseer

30' doubtful damage. If neighbor is whining then you can agree to trench along the lot line.

red maples in florida not that vigorous by my experience.