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Shefflera arbicola
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Posted by dirt_between_my_toes NSW Aust (My Page) on Tue, Nov 30, 04 at 21:30
Hi!!
I have a Shefflera Arbicola, i.e Umbrella tree that is about 12feet tall. I planted it small about 5 years ago.
The trouble is that my neighbor just noticed it and said it will have to be moved because the roots are invasive and will eventually damage his paved bbq area on the other side of my lap and cap wooden fence.
Does anyone know how invasive the roots are? I will hate to move it. If I have to move it ...will it survive and is there anything I can do to assure it survives?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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RE: Shefflera arbicola
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| They can do a lot of damage,mainly to plumbing,paths,housing structure,eg walls,patios.They are such a hardy plant that is why you can move it away at least 20 feet from structure and replant,but you will have to get rid of all the roots from the present position or it will reshoot.Someone might correct on the distance but it will be close(20feet).Most people would advise you to get rid of it altogether,but if there is a safe place for it,then it,s up to you.I have bought the miniature version of the plant ,only getup to a little over 4 feet,Graeme. |
RE: Shefflera arbicola
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| Well, we just removed 2 umbrella trees (by grinding the stumps from our property) a year ago, because they are just impossible. The roots are so extensive, they get everywhere. Graeme is right... they will reshoot. We found that out the hard way.. I don't think you can kill it really. We are still finding roots everywhere even now after a year. Regards, Ari :) |
RE: Shefflera arbicola
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| Schefflera arboricola is a small plant to about 12ft [ 4 metres ] I think its the Schefflera actinophylla which is the aggressive rooted species. If anyone disagrees with this please let me know, as I have the arboricola planted over our sewer pipe ! |
RE: Shefflera arbicola
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| You are right about the species Chris,but there are even smaller umbrella trees one with variegated leaves get up to 1.5 meters,but at 12 feet and near your pipes I would say no go for arboricola,Graeme. |
RE: Shefflera arbicola
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| Tell him to shift his patio elsewhere if your tree was there before! |
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