Davidson's plum root system (forum)

freedo starts with ...
I would like to know if anyone could tell me about the root system of the Davidson's Plum tree.

Time: 8th April 2008 5:03pm

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aNON says...
Very invasive.

Time: 5th May 2008 2:48pm

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Bilby says...
Drats. I've scoured the web & can't find any definitive answer to this one.... aNON, do you know if the roots will sneak through retaining walls or into drains?

Time: 14th October 2011 5:52pm

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Tom says...
Our oldest one is just about five years old now, and it's been our experience that the roots are shallow but spread far. A lot of the big roots ride the surface, and I've heard that's a common trait of rain forest species. Although all of ours are still young, I don't foresee that their roots will go deep enough to get into the pipes, but I think they might mess up a sidewalk or driveway or could push a retaining wall.

Time: 14th October 2011 10:56pm

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Bilby says...
Thanks Tom, great advice. I'll move the little platns to the perfect place today. We are busting to see the full-grown tree in fruit.

Time: 19th October 2011 11:04am

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