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Butia roots invasive...??
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Posted by orchis z10, Algarve (My Page) on Fri, Jul 18, 08 at 7:20
| Does anyone know if the roots of Butia palms are invasive, seeking out water and drainage pipes or breaking concrete pavings? |
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RE: Butia roots invasive...??
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- Posted by bahia SF Bay Area (My Page) on
Sat, Jul 26, 08 at 12:56
| I wouldn't plant one over a sewer pipe that is shallow and not completely sealed, but in general palm roots are more fibrous and concentrated and do not extend out far or to great depth. As a Butia palm trunk does eventually get fairly big, it could be a problem with concrete pavings if not given sufficient space of the roots, I would suggest that you should allow at least a meter square of open ground for planting, more is better. |
RE: Butia roots invasive...??
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- Posted by orchis z10, Algarve (My Page) on
Fri, Aug 22, 08 at 4:24
| Thanks a lot. The Butia is about 7 feet away from an underground water tank. I believe it should be ok, then. |
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