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Old 21-12-2003, 07:15 PM
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Default How do I suppress the growth ot tree roots?


"Stephen M. Henning" wrote in message
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"Peter Jason" wrote:

I want to stop the growth of tree roots under my house.
I hear that copper nails, hammered into the root in question, will do

this.

"Not only is a copper nail not only not going to kill the tree, but it
is a primary components of many fungicides." [Western Chapter
International Society of Arboriculture]


A copper nail may not kill the tree, but copper in sufficient quantity is
toxic to most plants. Copper is often used in nursery containers for trees
to kill off root shoots to prevent girdling. Copper sulphate injections are
sometimes used to kill invasive roots, in much the same manner the OP wishes
to achieve. I would do some research on proper quantities before attempting
this solution, however, to prevent killing off the entire plant.

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