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Q.Would The Roots Of The Chinese Parasol Tree Adversly Affect Concrete Around A Pool?

Zone Keller, TX 76262 | barbaramunn added on August 3, 2020 | Answered

I have a Chinese Parasol fully-grown tree; however we built a pool, and the concrete decking will be poured around the tree. Tell me about the roots affecting the concrete.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on August 5, 2020

Being a semi-large, and invasive, tree it will be best not to surround the tree with concrete. Concrete will likely crack, and the tree can suffer from root suffocation.

I would recommend removing the tree before pouring concrete.

Here is an article to help you kill the tree, should you need to do so:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-kill-a-tree-killing-trees-in-your-garden.htm

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