I just bought a 4' souther magnolia tree. I have a drive way about 20' from were I wanted to plant it but dont want to later regret because of the roots cracking the drive. The soil is very sandy and I am watering alot as the grass is new. Any suggestions on wether I should look for a different tree just plant the darn thing.
Consider installing a root barrier product at or near the driveway, if its 20' away from where you want to plant, you have a few years to get it done I would think. www.deeproot.com
3/30/2009 Hi.. I just bought a " Little Gem Magnolia Tree," It's slow growing. It even flowers whenit's young. Check the websites for it. Where do you live ? Here I live in Santa Fe, NM and it has to be grown as a tropical because the winter is harsh... Cheers....Joe
Thanks jimmyq, that is good point on the time line I will have to get it done. still thinking of returning and getting a tree that the roots wont surface and give problems later. not sure wich tree that might be. I am fixing to start looking into what a root barrier consist of. thanks, adam
Joe, I live in corpus christi tx. No problems with harsh winters here, at least for the most part. I too looked at the little gems but since were I am putting my tree is a large area I thought the southern would be best. thanks, adam
