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michael adams wrote:
"James" wrote in message
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Can anyone point me to a site with this info, or do you know how deep a
sycamore sinks it's roots, and how far from the trunk they extend?

The degree to which any of these horizontal roots serve to anchor
the tree, will need to taken into account. The size of the actual
boughs on the tree, the amount of leverage they are likely to
impart on the trunk of the tree in high winds etc may
be related to the spread of the roots. And so it might be
unwise to disturb that balance.

That is the main problem, yes. If it is a sycamore, it is unlikely
to be harmed by a bit of root pruning :-)


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.