morrie

morrie · 14th June 2010, 01:24 PM

Hi, I have a paved pathway below a poinciana tree. Unfortunately the roots are lifting pavers. I do not want to damage the tree in any way. Is it possible for me to cut a section from the top of the tree root without damaging the tree. Regards morrie.

Eric Frei · 14th June 2010, 06:55 PM

Errr, nope .... it will introduce decay.

Better to ramp up over the root.

TreeSpecialist · 15th June 2010, 12:33 AM

Paving stones set in gravel is another solution.

What's more important- the tree or the paving?

If it's the tree, leave it alone.

If it's the paving, remove the tree. Cutting roots will lead to decay and potential failure. Paved areas are more likely to have people or cars in the vicinity making the tree with the severed roots hazardous.

morrie · 15th June 2010, 10:04 AM

Thank you for the reply, The tree is definitely more important than the pavers. It houses orchids, a huge staghorn and with several nest boxes attached houses a family of possums and birds. Thanks again, regards morrie.

Brent Ferris · 15th June 2010, 02:53 PM

Why not lift up the walkway and reset the pavers 4 to 6 inches above the present level and give some protection to the roots to eliminate injury?

14th June 2010, 01:24 PM	#1
morrie I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland Posts: 3	morrie Hi, I have a paved pathway below a poinciana tree. Unfortunately the roots are lifting pavers. I do not want to damage the tree in any way. Is it possible for me to cut a section from the top of the tree root without damaging the tree. Regards morrie.

14th June 2010, 06:55 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,992	Re: morrie Errr, nope .... it will introduce decay. Better to ramp up over the root. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th June 2010, 12:33 AM	#3
TreeSpecialist Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 373	Re: morrie Paving stones set in gravel is another solution. What's more important- the tree or the paving? If it's the tree, leave it alone. If it's the paving, remove the tree. Cutting roots will lead to decay and potential failure. Paved areas are more likely to have people or cars in the vicinity making the tree with the severed roots hazardous. __________________

15th June 2010, 10:04 AM	#4
morrie I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland Posts: 3	Re: morrie Thank you for the reply, The tree is definitely more important than the pavers. It houses orchids, a huge staghorn and with several nest boxes attached houses a family of possums and birds. Thanks again, regards morrie.

15th June 2010, 02:53 PM	#5
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: morrie Why not lift up the walkway and reset the pavers 4 to 6 inches above the present level and give some protection to the roots to eliminate injury?

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