Root system of jacaranda trees

19 years ago

Can anyone tell me how extensive the root system of a jacaranda tree is? My tree is well over 30 years old and I fear that it's roots will result in cracked paving etc.

Many thanks

Andrea Botha

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robyn5760

19 years ago

If your tree is over 30 years old, then it should have done its damage by now. Jacaranda trees do have extensive roots systems - especially at 30 years old, but a 30 year old tree is a magnificent thing, so a bit of cracked paving (I assume you mean concrete paving?) is a small price to pay for being the caretaker of a beautiful tree. I loved when ours carpeted the lawn in deep mauve flowers - just wonderful.
Robyn

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Doona
19 years ago
I wonder if you could cut the root that is most likely to crack the paving, if it was going to. Cutting one shouldn't hurt, should it? I agree that its better to put up with a crack than to lose such a beautiful tree, if it's healthy and thriving that is. If it's straggly and ugly, like some can be, then its a different story.
Donna.
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