Can I Cut The 2 Roots Of My Mandarin Tree Without It Dying? (Pictured)

Question

Hi I have two protruding roots from my mature mandarin tree. I am looking to put a retaining wall around it however there are three thick roots that are in the way. I have already cut one, and the tree is fine. If I cut the remaining two roots will it survive? Please see photo attached.

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Answer 1

Cutting tree roots is generally not recommended for the long term health of the tree. These articles should help:

https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/root-prune-guidelines.shtml

https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=44356