Comments on: Help! This tree is breaking my wall https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/ Indigenous landscaping and garden design in Johannesburg & Pretoria, Gauteng Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000 hourly 1 By: Glenice Ebedes https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-3954 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-3954 In reply to Susan.

Hi Susan

Thanks for visiting our site.

Depending on the growing conditions, Melia azedarach (Syringa) can have aggressive root system. It would be best to have your property assessed by an arborist as well as a construction expert to determine whether this is the cause of your structural damage.

Flourish!
Glenice

]]> By: Susan https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-3742 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:03:49 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-3742 Please help can syringa trees roots course damage to my house and swimming pool
My neighbors got lot in their yard close to my house very close to swimming pool thats already been damaged

]]> By: Glenice Ebedes https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-1077 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:50:38 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-1077 In reply to Chibesa Chilumbu.

Hi Chibesa

Thanks for visiting our site and your feedback.

The trees you're asking about are considered large trees so best planted in larger gardens or parks.

The recommended planting distances from any structures are as follows:
- Khaya anthotheca (Red mahogany) - 6m
- Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda) - 6m
- Delonix regia (Flamboyant) - 5m

Note that these are guidelines as growth will depend on the conditions at your location.

Flourish!
Glenice

]]> By: Chibesa Chilumbu https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-1076 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:46:16 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-1076 Interesting and insightful article.

How far can the following trees be safely planted away from a house and/or wall fence?

1. Red Mahogany aka Khaya Anthotheca

2. Jacaranda tree

3. Flamboyant tree

Thank you in advance.

]]> By: Glenice Ebedes https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-1043 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:13:16 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-1043 In reply to Tracy.

Hi Tracy

Thanks for visiting our site.

Depending on your relationship with your neighbour, you could ask them to remove their yuccas and show them the damage being caused. It's not always easy to reach an agreement as they may not have planted them and may not be aware of the damage.

Flourish!
Glenice

]]> By: Tracy https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-1041 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:01:56 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-1041 Hi. Do I have the right to ask my neighbour to remove their Yuccas? Their one tree has broken through the bottom 2 slats in the corner of my vibracrete wall and they're threatening to break through other parts of the wall...they have yuccas planted all along our back border. Also they block out the sun, particularly in winter when the sun is lower. ?

]]> By: Glenice Ebedes https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-82 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:56:02 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-82 In reply to Dottie.

Hi Dottie

Thanks for visiting our site.

If the conditions are favourable, the tree may sprout new growth from the remaining roots. As the removal of the roots is a huge project, it's adviseable to monitor the area over the coming months and dig and chop out the roots if any growth appears.

Flourish!
Glenice

]]> By: Dottie https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-81 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:03:36 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-81 Once a jacaranda tree is cut down and the stump ground down will the roots produce any new growth?

]]> By: Glenice Ebedes https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-80 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:22:52 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-80 In reply to Annelie.

Hi Annelie

Thanks for visiting our site.

Celtis africana should not be planted less than 6m from any structure to help prevent possible damage as the tree matures.

Flourish!
Glenice

]]> By: Annelie https://www.groundedlandscaping.co.za/help-this-tree-is-breaking-my-wall/comment-page-2/#comment-79 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:05:32 +0000 http://localhost/grounded/?p=1007#comment-79 How far from the house should a witstinkhout tree be planted?

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