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Zone Columbus, OH 43230 | Anonymous added on June 1, 2017 | Answered

If the eastern redbud is planted within 12-18 inches of a sidewalk will the root system eventually disrupt the sidewalk?

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on June 2, 2017

Redbud Trees have a tap root and then a shallow root system, they are not considered invasive.

A smaller tree, that will be less then 30 feet, is recommended to be planted 3 feet from the pavement.

Yours is planted rather tight to the concrete.

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