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Donnadid starts with ... Hi - I have a dwarf black mulberry tree that I planted in the ground about 2 metres away (uphill) from a concrete septic tank and pvc water pipes. Everyone keeps telling me I will need to remove it because the roots will damage the pipes - is this true? I am very happy with the tree because it is growing really well and is fruiting. I have had it for a year now and it was nearly 2metres high but I pruned it to just over a metre high recently. It has fruit on it right now that tastes delicious! If I have to move it - will it grow ok in a big pot? | About the Author DonnaB crows nest qld 27th September 2009 3:09pm #UserID: 2843 Posts: 6 View All DonnaB's Edible Fruit Trees |
| About the Author DonnaB crows nest qld 27th September 2009 4:24pm #UserID: 2843 Posts: 6 View All DonnaB's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Brendan says... Hi Donnadid, I have a normal size mulberry tree (not a dwaft), and I know it has a VERY invasive root system. The roots normally won't bother the concrete septic tank, but could interfere with the PVC pipes. The one thing you should try to do is stop the roots getting into the septics 'transpiration / absorption trench' if possible. If they find that, you'll be in the 'poo', if you get my drift. (pardon the terrible pun). Just thinking, some older type septic tanks had no concrete bottom on them. If you have one of these, you'll end up with problems as the roots invade the tank from underneath. Do you know which type of tank you have? | About the Author Brendan Mackay, Q 28th September 2009 6:11am #UserID: 1947 Posts: 1722 View All Brendan's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author DonnaB crows nest qld 2nd October 2009 10:34pm #UserID: 2843 Posts: 6 View All DonnaB's Edible Fruit Trees |
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