AboutJim Hyland Expertise I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.
Experience 34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.
BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology Registered Forester Certified Pesticide Appicator
Question I have a 6 in. live oak that is about 15 ft. tall. It sits next to our pool that we had installed (post tree install). It is roughly 10-12 ft. away from the pool.
Is the tree going to cause problems with the pool integrity due to root growth?
It is a gorgeous tree that I hate to have to move or cut but I also don't want to have cracks in my pool in a few years.
Answer It will not be a problem for many years down the road. Live oak has a average spread of about 60 feet at maturity (60+ years old). Which means the roots will extend about 30 feet from the trunk. Roots are normally about 1 to 1 1/2 times the spread of the limbs. and the roots on the outer most extent are small. If it is a vinyl pool you would have more of a problem. A cement pool would have very little if any problems with roots. But in your condition I can not see that it will be a problem for many years if at all. Your problem will be leaves in the pool from the tree not the roots.
