Is the root ball of the Cotton Palm invasive?

Question

I want to put this plant beside my pool, will this do any damage to my pool, it is an inground pool. Could the roots damage my pool?

It takes all kinds............OK what's wrong with my question?

Answer 1

I don't think so sis, the roots should be fine.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hello...

Ahh.. so, it's the palm called, Washingtonia filifera.

Hmm.. According to your question, i've researched and found out some info for you.

So, does your pool water contacts to the ground below? If yes, the soil will be high in Chlorine content and may kill plants surrounding your pool. Or is it your pool has a waterproof layer which prevents the water from going outside the pool?
Cotton palm is tolerant and can adapt to any type of soil but it does not like water to be flooded as it comes from a dry environment.

Refer to these sites for more information.

http://www.botanical-online.com/florwashingtoniafiliferaangles.htm

http://www.plants-in-buildings.com/az_new.php#


It took me a very long time to find an answer for palm root system. Here you go, =)


"Palm roots are adventitious and not invasive; they do not display secondary thickening and will therefore not cause damage to foundations of buildings. "

"Palms are thus very suitable for planting in flower boxes and near walls and swimming pools. In general palms transplant readily, most having a fairly compact root system. "

PLease visit this website for more information.

http://www.up.ac.za/academic/botany/garden/species/palms.html


Another way to clear your doubts is to contact an experienced landscape designer or horticulturist. YOu can try asking contractors who had planted palms beside pools, etc.
Going to nursery to ask the retailers there might not help.

You can ask them if there is any way to prevent the roots from growing into / beyond your inground pool. Ask everything you can. They are the experts, they are the one.


I hope that the link i've sent to you is helpful in deciding if you will continue to plant a palm tree near your pool.


I've been to a palm tree pool. It's very nice and scenic. =)
I'm hoping that your pool is something like what i've been to. [Even though i cannot see your pool.] LOL!

I sincerely wish you good luck!


~Respect

Answer 4

go to a garden center an order a root blocking panal you drive it into the ground and the root's cant budg em iv used them on foundations and rock walls thay work well its better to be safe than sorry

Answer 5

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Answer 6

no idea!

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You should see all the d u m b a s s questions i ask and no thumbs down!