How To Cut Magnolia Tree Root That Is Pushing Up Cement

Question

Can I cut a root of my mature Magnolia tree root that is pushing up the concrete, without hurting the tree?

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Answer 1

Usually the best recourse is to remove the tree. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/are-magnolia-roots-invasive.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/problem-tree-roots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/trees-with-invasive-roots.htm