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Q.Can Mature Live Oaks Withstand Trimming The Exposed Roots Back Down To Ground Level?

Zone Pass christian, MS 39571 | Anonymous added on March 16, 2021 | Answered

We are laying St. Augustine sod around several of our mature oaks. To prepare the soil we would like to be able to bring the roots back down to grade.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on March 18, 2021

Your trees could suffer. It is typically not recommended to cut tree roots. You might consider covering them with mulch or groundcover.

Here is more information:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/exposed-tree-roots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/shaving-down-tree-roots.htm

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