styrax obassia root system

Discussion in 'Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest' started by Ron Steele, Jun 21, 2015.

  1. Ron Steele

    Ron Steele New Member

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    I wish to plant a styrax obassia tree (Fragrant Japanese Snowbell) where there is concern about the drainage system. Is s.obassia shallow or deep rooted and what is the lateral root spread and the root depth?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    All non desert trees and shrubs root mostly at the surface. If you have a drain field usually you do not want to plant any trees or other large plants within it.
     
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    Thank you. We'll take this into consideration.
     

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