AboutJim Hyland Expertise Registered Forester in the Southern US with 30 years experiance in managing pines. Expert in pine forest health from management to control of pests to ID of species.
Question QUESTION: I have a pond system in my back yard. I planted a cedar beside my upper pond and I am concerned the roots may be too invasive to maintain my pond liner integrity. The pond is 6 ft deep and the cedar is planted about 2-3 ft from it. Will I need to do somthing?
Thanks,
Ray
ANSWER: You should not have any problem with cedar roots in the pond. As long as the liner does not leak then the roots will not cause you any problem.
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QUESTION: If I have a leak why does that create a problem?
Ray
Answer I am assuming that you are talking about a small manmade pond made by using some sort of liner to hold the water. The root can not enter the liner unless there is a space from a crack where the leak is. The willow roots will seek water and if there is a leak in the liner the roots will grow that way and possibly further damage the liner.
