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Patio Tree
We live in South West France. normally we get temperatures of up to 34 degrees C in summer, and short periods of minus 9 to 12 degrees C in winter.
We have had a patio consturcted and have left a one metre diameter hole for a tree to be planted to give some shade. The patio is laid on one foot of reinforced concrete, and underneath that there is solid clay, which in the hole makes water very slow draining. We have been advised that the tree roots may rise and distort the patio in time. Is this likely to happen? If so, what type of shrub or small tree would thrive in these conditions without endangering the patio? We would be most grateful for any suggestions. |
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Audrey P wrote: We live in South West France. normally we get temperatures of up to 34 degrees C in summer, and short periods of minus 9 to 12 degrees C in winter. We have had a patio consturcted and have left a one metre diameter hole for a tree to be planted to give some shade. The patio is laid on one foot of reinforced concrete, and underneath that there is solid clay, which in the hole makes water very slow draining. We have been advised that the tree roots may rise and distort the patio in time. Is this likely to happen? If so, what type of shrub or small tree would thrive in these conditions without endangering the patio? We would be most grateful for any suggestions. Un vigne sur une charmille. Le trou est trop petit pour un vrai arbre. Ou demande le conseil de une pépiniere prés de vous. A bas Bush -- Billy http://angryarab.blogspot.com/ |
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"Audrey P" wrote in message ... We live in South West France. normally we get temperatures of up to 34 degrees C in summer, and short periods of minus 9 to 12 degrees C in winter. We have had a patio consturcted and have left a one metre diameter hole for a tree to be planted to give some shade. The patio is laid on one foot of reinforced concrete, and underneath that there is solid clay, which in the hole makes water very slow draining. We have been advised that the tree roots may rise and distort the patio in time. Is this likely to happen? If you plant the tree too deep the woody roots will often come up and become surface roots. http://home.ccil.org/~treeman/ppb1.html http://home.ccil.org/~treeman/ppb2.html ALSO SEE THE FOLLOWING FOR PLANTING http://home.ccil.org/~treeman/sub1.html If so, what type of shrub or small tree would thrive in these conditions without endangering the patio? How big is your patio? Do you have room to make a big pot? I can give some suggestions for a big pot. The pot has to be big. Sincerely, John A. Keslick, Jr. Arborist http://home.ccil.org/~treeman and www.treedictionary.com Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss. |
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