Palms and Cycads: Exposed palm roots OK?, 1 by Chiefengineer
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Subject: Exposed palm roots OK?
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Chiefengineer wrote: This morning I woke up to find some tree trimming done. Apparently my new pup went to work Christmas Night trimming a mature Washingtonia Robusta next to my pool (see pic). Unfortunately it is on a steep hillside and there to prevent erosion among other things. After thinking: "OK, these things will need to be trimmed someday anyway", I noticed the exposed roots on the downhill side (see lower part of pic). We are having one of the coldest, weirdest winters on record...like 20F below normal with lots of freezes. Perhaps one of you knows if exposure of roots like this poses any risk to this tree (like freezing)...it is next to a pool and concrete but on the opposite side. If I have to I will build a retaining enclosure and fill it with dirt...but part of the reason for already not doing this is the tree itself: It has grown straight up and is very healthy. What do you think? Any/all suggestions very welcomed! |