invasive roots Panama Red Passionfruit (forum)

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We have a neighbour who states our Panama Red Passion Fruit is effecting his paving on his side of the fence. Could you advise whether this plant has an invasive rooting system. Our side of the fence is fine with no disruption to our paving. The plant has been in about 3 years and we get so much fruit we would not like to get rid of it . Can you advise.

Time: 7th May 2014 11:21am

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tooty_fruity says...
Im a newbie at passionfruits so can only suggest few things.

while researching passionfruit care, I learnt their roots systems need alot of space, not sure if they would be strong enough to disrupt pavings though.

Id probably have a chat to a nursery about cutting and blocking the tree root system from underneath the ground on your neighbours side without killing the plant.

But also check with the council. Its not considered a weed so im not sure who would be held responsible for roots.

Hope you can find an answer that does not involve killing or removing your tree.

Time: 7th May 2014 7:14pm

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Mike Tr says...
It may be more fruitful Eccy, to deal with your neighbours false perceptions of invasive passionfruit roots.The Root of their objection is likely to be something different like obstructed views by the foliage or your garden looking better than theirs.As the roots extend a long way but are softe and weak next door will only turn over a new leaf if you can pin the real problem.Some folk are addicted to whining and in that case there is no solution.

Time: 8th May 2014 7:38am

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MaryT says...
I suggest you take a look at where the problem is and see if there is a tree nearby that maybe responsible for it. Also, if you are watering the passionfruit then naturally the water would attract roots seeking a source. Conversely if they are watering and you're not, then of course the passionfruit would go where the water is, although according to Mike Tr (I'd trust him), they should not lift pavers.

Time: 8th May 2014 8:27am

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Boris Spasky says...
You haven't mentioned if it is grafted.
If so, the wild rootstock to which it is grafted (Passiflora caerulea) is very prone to suckering like crazy, even quite some distance from the trunk of your vine.

Time: 8th May 2014 10:53am

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