My tree is about 2 feet away from my assfault drive way and one foot away from my concreat patio. The tree is about 3 years old. I would really like to keep it where it is.
2007-08-08 19:55:06 · 5 answers · asked by Lipiew 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It would help me if I knew which USDA hardiness zone you were in, and/or what sort of Magnolia.
Here in the tundric regions of zone 5, we have some Magnolias which are not much more than glorified shrubs, but we also have tree forms.
If the plant is young, and can be handled (at 3years, you probably can), I'd move it. It might not lift the concrete, but when the branches reach out 10' from where they are, will you be able to use the drive? If you cut them back, it won't have (many) flowers on that side... and the overall look will be compromised.
If it is a tree form, I believe that it could damage the asphalt.
Do it in the fall, as the tree begins to go dormant.
I hope that this helps
Good luck
2007-08-09 05:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, sondrafry49, my call is Hank. It won't kill the tree, despite if it is going to kill your concrete after some years. Tree roots are very resilient and could proceed to strengthen. The concrete would be pushed up. that could be a controversy of physics. force by way of your community and seem on the sidewalks. i'm gonna' say you will in all likelihood see what i'm conversing approximately. in case you opt to be certain approximately the two the roots and the patio surviving, seek advice from a tree scientific professional approximately possibly removing the basis it is maximum in all likelihood to smash the concrete while it is poured over it. Hank Feral
2016-12-15 09:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could happen. Be sure to water deeply. But surface roots do happen with magnolias.
Its not a terrible thing to have to adjust pavement for a nice tree.
2007-08-08 20:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, make sure it is getting enough water so it's roots don't have to come up to find water, I run a hose at a medium trickle for two hours every other day ( when dry out) to let the water soak down to the roots so they don't come up.
2007-08-09 09:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Bingo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-08-11 12:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋