Norflok Pine tree

Tadona · 19th January 2011, 08:53 PM

I have a Norfolk Pine with some large exposed surface roots. Can these be cut back without killing the tree?
They are in a position that i would like to put in a driveway.

Eric Frei · 19th January 2011, 09:12 PM

Negative.

Read AS4970, this is a link to the draft where a little has changed, the TPZ is 12 x DBH not 9 X DBH.

This is an online calculator where you can work out the TPZ and SRZ.

Online Calculator for TPZs and SRZs as per AS4970-2009

ArbTrain · 30th January 2011, 11:29 AM

I would be very careful about cutting the roots. Definately get a suitably qualified person to check it out. It would help to know how big the tree i s and how many roots you were planning on removing.

19th January 2011, 08:53 PM	#1
Tadona I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Norflok Pine tree I have a Norfolk Pine with some large exposed surface roots. Can these be cut back without killing the tree? They are in a position that i would like to put in a driveway.

19th January 2011, 09:12 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Norflok Pine tree Negative. Read AS4970, this is a link to the draft where a little has changed, the TPZ is 12 x DBH not 9 X DBH. This is an online calculator where you can work out the TPZ and SRZ. Online Calculator for TPZs and SRZs as per AS4970-2009 __________________ 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

30th January 2011, 11:29 AM	#3
ArbTrain Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Coast Posts: 126	Re: Norflok Pine tree I would be very careful about cutting the roots. Definately get a suitably qualified person to check it out. It would help to know how big the tree i s and how many roots you were planning on removing. __________________ http://www.arbtrain.com.au

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