fruit tree roots/sewerage (forum)

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What fruit trees can be planted over/near sewerage lines? (they are about 1m down.) I understand some fruit trees have shallow roots, but what about things like jakfuit? Are there any definate problem causing fruit trees that should be avoided?

Time: 30th January 2008 2:11pm

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John says...
Most fruit trees have a shallow root base. But if their is water a meter down they will find it, even a jak which also has a shallow root base, sorry.

Time: 30th January 2008 3:40pm

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Scott G says...
I bought my house almost treeless. The neighbours told me that the pevious owner was ordered by the council to remove most of the massive trees from the yard. He was told to do it or be prepared to pay for damages to the sewer. The sewer pipe involved doesn't even run under my block! It is on the neighbours

Time: 31st January 2008 9:29am

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Leona says...
What about passionfruit (as Scott mentioned),tamarillos and paw paws perhaps? Also, the vegie patch is a great idea. YOu could even make it a raised one, where it would be even further from the pipes and the majority of vegies are all short-lived/seasonal anyway. I intend to grow these close to my house. Im no expert but I dont think they will pose a great threat. Definitely avoid things like white sapotes, figs, mulberries, mangoes and avocadoes! Good luck!

Time: 31st January 2008 10:07am

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John says...
sorry guys again, you are wrong. The reason why the big trees are frobidden as they are envasive. Your soft rooted plants will still find the leeks and get inside if within a meter. however a vegie garden minus your potatoes ect is an excellent idea and will benifit from the leakage as will the weeds.

Time: 31st January 2008 4:14pm

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leekahjun says...
wait

Time: 14th June 2009 1:02pm

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Harty says...
Wait Wait for what ive been waiting still no response i cant wait any longer

Time: 16th June 2009 12:53am

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Kath says...
check this link-
https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/forum/horse-proof-screening-plants/
then email your local water authority-they have lists of suitable trees & will post it out

Time: 16th June 2009 9:58am

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amanda says...
Also check with them what the pipe is made out of...you may be lucky and have the heavy duty plastic type ones.

Time: 16th June 2009 11:09am

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