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Q.80 Foot Norfolk Island Pine Tree

Zone 92647 | Anonymous added on August 11, 2025 | Answered

The roots has started to make my planter block wall crooked. it is not longer straight. And part of the root is sticking out the small area between planter wall and driveway. should I remove it? it is 80 foot with a big bark

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 14, 2025

It should be removed. The roots have outgrown its location. It may be possible to replant it. This article should help but you probably can't root prune because of the planter wall. You would likely need professional help for a tree that size.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/moving-mature-trees.htm

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