Root invasion
Encyclopedia
Root invasion is the incursion of plant roots with undesirable impacts.
or sewer
with resulting line blockage. 5% of sewer line blockage is attributed to root invasion, though reports of line breakage due to the intrusion are rare. Clay and concrete
pipes are more likely to be invaded then PVC pipe, with pipe joints being the typical mode of entry for roots.
s, sidewalk
s and foundations, can all suffer structural issues from tree roots. Several methods of control have been attempted from barriers to encouraging growth in desirable directs. Selection of plants with roots systems that will not conflict with nearby structures is the most effective method of damage control.
Biological
When the roots of neighboring plants or trees, invade the area of other plants there will be decline in the health, and eventual wasting of the plant whose space is being invaded. In planted areas periodical inspection during planting and care, can allow for the discovery and removal of invading roots.Plumbing
As plant roots spread in the search for nutrition, they will opportunistically enter irrigationIrrigation
Irrigation may be defined as the science of artificial application of water to the land or soil. It is used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops, maintenance of landscapes, and revegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall...
or sewer
Sanitary sewer
A sanitary sewer is a separate underground carriage system specifically for transporting sewage from houses and commercial buildings to treatment or disposal. Sanitary sewers serving industrial areas also carry industrial wastewater...
with resulting line blockage. 5% of sewer line blockage is attributed to root invasion, though reports of line breakage due to the intrusion are rare. Clay and concrete
Concrete
Concrete is a composite construction material, composed of cement and other cementitious materials such as fly ash and slag cement, aggregate , water and chemical admixtures.The word concrete comes from the Latin word...
pipes are more likely to be invaded then PVC pipe, with pipe joints being the typical mode of entry for roots.
Structural
RoadRoad
A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places, which typically has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by some conveyance, including a horse, cart, or motor vehicle. Roads consist of one, or sometimes two, roadways each with one or more lanes and also any...
s, sidewalk
Sidewalk
A sidewalk, or pavement, footpath, footway, and sometimes platform, is a path along the side of a road. A sidewalk may accommodate moderate changes in grade and is normally separated from the vehicular section by a curb...
s and foundations, can all suffer structural issues from tree roots. Several methods of control have been attempted from barriers to encouraging growth in desirable directs. Selection of plants with roots systems that will not conflict with nearby structures is the most effective method of damage control.