How do I contain the roots of a ficus tree to prevent damage to plumbing?

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I have a 30' ficus tree whose roots are starting to be invasive to plumbing. I'd like to cut down the roots and stunt their growth. How can I achieve this?

If cutting down and killing the tree is the only viable option, what is the best way to go about doing this for a tree this large?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 01 '11 at 20:22

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Consider using some kind of root barrier - a plastic "wall" that is placed in a trench, which is subsequently filled in.

answered Dec 01 '11 at 20:22

Ed Staub

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 23 '19 at 00:33

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the way it says to use root killers by drilling a hole in the center and one from the side is good but I don't put the killer in I just start a fire in the center hole. it will burn all the down to the roots and the roots will rot in sbout 1 year.

answered Jan 23 '19 at 00:33

Smoking Gar

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How do I contain the roots of a ficus tree to prevent damage to plumbing?

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