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Tom Nevin · 24th March 2011, 01:20 AM

G'day to the fine tree people in Australia. I have questions about peppercorn trees, in particular the African variety. I have a massive and truly handsome specimen in my garden - two metre diameter trunk, probably 100-120 years old. I love it dearly. It is the periodic home of a pair of owls, barbets (woodpeckers) a few weavers and some louries. The problem is the root structure. It's so invasive and is causing some damage to plumbing and draining pipes, lifting brick/concrete foot baths and, I'm sure, not doing much good to the foundations. What I'd like to know is how to control the roots and which ones I can cut, how deep they go (are they more on the surface), which ones to cut and, those I do, how can I stop them from re-growing; if I do cut do I risk destablilising the tree and/or killing it? I really want to keep it. Any advice would be surely welcomed.
Tom

Eric Frei · 24th March 2011, 08:54 AM

We need some pictures I think.

Tom Nevin · 26th March 2011, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Frei

We need some pictures I think.

OK, I'll send some this weekend. Tom

24th March 2011, 01:20 AM	#1
Tom Nevin I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Africa Posts: 2	Mr G'day to the fine tree people in Australia. I have questions about peppercorn trees, in particular the African variety. I have a massive and truly handsome specimen in my garden - two metre diameter trunk, probably 100-120 years old. I love it dearly. It is the periodic home of a pair of owls, barbets (woodpeckers) a few weavers and some louries. The problem is the root structure. It's so invasive and is causing some damage to plumbing and draining pipes, lifting brick/concrete foot baths and, I'm sure, not doing much good to the foundations. What I'd like to know is how to control the roots and which ones I can cut, how deep they go (are they more on the surface), which ones to cut and, those I do, how can I stop them from re-growing; if I do cut do I risk destablilising the tree and/or killing it? I really want to keep it. Any advice would be surely welcomed. Tom

24th March 2011, 08:54 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,992	Re: Mr We need some pictures I think. __________________ 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

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