Tea olive roots

Question

Ii planted recently a tea olive which I live on the end of my porch for privacy. After 3 weeks I pulled it up. I planted it just next to the sewer cleanout pipe. I had read so many things bout not planting anything near pipes. Since the tea olive can grow up to several feet high (only preferred 8 – 10 feet I was afraid roots would grow into the line. I cannot find any info about how aggressive these roots are. Any input or advice?

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Answer 1

A Tea Olive does not have a large or invasive root system.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/osmanthus/tea-olive-cultivation.htm