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Concrete over tree roots #877623

Asked July 17, 2024, 1:06 PM EDT

An arborist said NOT to cut tree roots ahead of a concrete path installation. Can you suggest how to bridge over or contain roots? Any videos or photos would be helpful.

Fairfield County Ohio

Expert Response

Thank you for your question.  I need a little more info before searching for an answer.  What kind of tree roots?  How close to concrete? Age of tree(s)?  A photo  would be helpful.  Do you know the depth of the roots you are concerned about? I can understand your concern.  Imagine investing in a path only having it broken by roots.
Juanita B, wljbaker@gmail.com Replied July 18, 2024, 8:37 AM EDT
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I sent these also to Lisa at the Chadwick. Tough to catch photos, but attached is what we’re dealing with. Path is about 6 feet wide. It’s a maple tree.

On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 8:37 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied July 19, 2024, 11:11 AM EDT
The tree is really beautiful.  I can see why you want to keep it.  I found two sources that I think will help you make decisions:
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/FNR/FNR-463-W.pdf
https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/uploadedFiles/TFS_Main/Urban_and_Community_Forestry/About_Urban_and_Community_Forestry/Urban_Forest_Information_Sheets/How%20do%20I%20care%20for%20my%20Tree%20-%20Protecting%20tree%20roots%20during%20construction.pdf
Good luck with your project.
Juanita B, wljbaker@gmail.com Replied July 22, 2024, 7:32 AM EDT
Thank you so much for the info.

On Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 7:32 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied July 22, 2024, 8:19 AM EDT
I hope your project goes well.
Juanita B, wljbaker@gmail.com Replied July 22, 2024, 4:14 PM EDT

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