A large root from a tall pine tree is protruding through my driveway. I'd like to chop the root out but my wife thinks it will kill the tree. My opinion is that the tree must have several more roots just as large and it won't miss one. Who's right?
2006-12-24 01:36:02 · 16 answers · asked by dbm77 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It depends on how close the driveway is to the trunk of the tree. If the part you want to chop is too close, you may harm the tree (maybe not kill it, but as much as a whole section may suffer.)
If we're talking 6 feet, or more, then I'd say YOU're right.
2006-12-24 01:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mona H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Root Kill
2016-10-30 10:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you dig up the root before you cut it look at the root there will be smaller roots coming off of it cut the main root back to the smaller one and the tree willl be fine and the tap root is on the bottome fo the root system what you will have to watch out for is the root you will be cutting is atched to a limb in the tree so in a few mounths theres a chance the limb will have die back we prune roots all the time make sure you put some compoast in with the soil when you back fill the root
2006-12-24 07:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is the "tap root", it could very well kill the tree. You have no way of knowing if it is, or if it is just a very large root. I am presuming that it is very large and old tree, and is close to your home. At this point I'd consider having the tree removed completely, as it could very well become a bridge for squirrels, to get to your roof, and enter into your home. Further if you live in an area subject to high winds, or hurricanes, what are the chances of this tree falling on and damaging your home?
2006-12-24 01:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No,it prob wont kill the tree but it may make the tree unstable,And with a strong wind the tree may get blown over so be careful with the root.Your best option is to get a tree surgeon to take a look for you.Merry Christmas xx
2006-12-24 01:42:14 · answer #5 · answered by Bella 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you will kill the tree by cutting the root if it is one of the main ones that supply the tree with water and food the only way to cut the root and save the tree is to make sure that you leave enough of the root sticking out and seal it up with wax to keep the germs out and the pine beetles they get in to trees in cut places from under ground if you dont seal the cut well it will take the tree maybe a year to die it will start to turn brown and will start to shead its needles heavy from a nursery woman in tennessee
2006-12-24 02:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell your dumb a** wife that you will leave the tree alone if SHE wants to DIG UP and RELOCATE the driveway.
Trees are a "must have" for me but, their roots can cause alot of damage to foundations and so on... and some roots if you cut them, they grow back bigger and stronger.
Soooooooo, cut it and DEEP WATER around the roots to make them grow DOWN instead of UP. good luck
2006-12-27 04:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by kcdeb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it wont die because a pine tree has lots of other small
roots to help it survive but it might lean over a little so its like saying if you cut of your leg will you live yes
2006-12-24 01:45:36 · answer #8 · answered by sheuxnyk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you realize the danger of having a dead tree that size next to your house? Either leave the tree, or use a chain saw
2016-03-29 05:33:43 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no guarantee. It could kill the tree, or the tree could survive. You just can't be sure.
The real question is, do you love your wife more than you love the tree, because I'm sure if it comes down to it, and your wife wants to win the argument bad enough, she will make you choose.
2006-12-24 01:40:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋