Will Rubber Tree Roots Damage My Foundation, I Have A 20 Ft Tall Very Thick Multi Trunk Rubber Tree Planted 2 Ft From My House

Question

I have a 20 ft tall very thick multi trunk rubber tree planted 2 ft from my house. I prune it to be about ten ft tall it grows fast. Will it damage my foundation, i live in Florida, it has been on the east side of my house for 25 years.

Answer 1

The roots are considered invasive and surface roots can lift sidewalks. As the tree grows tall and wide, so do the roots. Pruning can keep it a manageable and compact size. However, two feet is too close to the house for any tree.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/rubber-plant-outdoors.htm

https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/ficelaa.pdf