Sango Kaku root system--invasive? in the Ask a Question forum

Apr 19, 2018 11:52 AM CST

Name: Ruby
South Central PA (Zone 7a)

Hi, I have a Japanese Maple (Sango Kaku) that had been planted less than 2 feet away from my house--its about 8 years old. I'm concerned about how close it is to the house & foundation. Should I remove it? I've been told they have gentle roots and they're not invasive but every year it gets bigger and I worry about it a little more.

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Xeramtheum

Apr 20, 2018 3:30 PM CST

Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
Only dead fish go with the flow!

Hi and welcome to NGA!

I was able to find this information in our Knowledge Base concerning your question about the roots:

https://garden.org/frogs/view/...

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RubyFlower

Apr 20, 2018 8:00 PM CST

Name: Ruby
South Central PA (Zone 7a)

Thank you! That is helpful, it reinforces my concerns...I think it will have to come out.

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Xeramtheum

Apr 20, 2018 8:55 PM CST

Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
Only dead fish go with the flow!

You're welcome!

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