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Will my hedge die?

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  • 04-08-2010 9:19pm
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    mikeom
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi all,
    i need to extend the drive outside my house. I have to dig next to my griselina hedge which is there about 10 years. I've just started, and noticed a large amount of roots extending about 5ft from the hedge.( I only have to dig one side of the hedge.) My question is, will the hedge die if these roots are cut? Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks.


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    looksee
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    At a guess, probably not. Root pruning is a recognised way of dealing with trees, and you will only be dealing with less than a quarter of the roots. Grisellinia is pretty tough, but the later into the autumn/winter you can leave it the better.


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    mikeom
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    Thanks for your help.


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