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 My neighbor has two large pine trees next to my driveway. The roots which go under my driveway are now pushing up and damaging the asphalt. I want to get the driveway redone but I am wondering what damage will be done if I disturb or even remove some of these roots.
thanks
Answer As long as not more than 20% of a trees roots are cut then there is little damage. In conifers you can cut more than this. I do not think cutting the roots of pine along the drive in this situation will cause the pine any problem. I would remove the roots as you install the drive.
