The city’s street tree advisory committee recommended denial of the removal request. ... concluded that the way palm tree roots grow there is typically little to no damage from palm roots, ...

You can typically remove about one-third of the total tree roots with no problem. This is done sometimes when trenches are cut in the soil for burying irrigation lines. But when roots are cut ...

Q: I have a palm tree that is planted on a slope. The roots at the base of the tree are exposed and I would like advice on how to keep them covered. The dirt is so shallow that I can’t plant any ...

Q: I have a palm tree that is planted on a slope. The roots at the base of the tree are exposed and I would like advice on how to keep them covered. The dirt is so shallow that I can’t plant any ...

To be extra safe, install a root barrier along the side of the pool where you plant your tree. Modular pieces are snapped together to match the specific dimensions of the barrier you have in mind.