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January 31, 2022Q.Pohutukawa Tree Planted Next To A House 7 Years Ago. Getting Big. What Is Best Way To Prevent Root Damage To Building.
It will be difficult to fell tree due to adjacent structures. Is there a way to kill tree,to prevent future growth & dismantle tree as it dies ? Pohutukawa is New Zealand Christmas tree.
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GKH_Susan on
February 1, 2022
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/problem-tree-roots.htm
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January 7, 2024Q.Why Will Nothing Grow Properly Under My New Zealand Christmas Tree?
I made a bed around the bottom of the tree, but, while the shade plants I put there don't die, they don't prosper either.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 8, 2024
Certified ExpertA.The best thing you can do for your tree is to apply 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch beneath the tree out to the dripline. Trees have feeder roots within a foot of the ground and planting under the tree not only can disturb the roots, but the tree and underplantings are competing for nutrition and water. Neither can thrive.
If you have your heart set on planting under the tree, here are some guidelines to avoid injuring the tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
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