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    Jul 1, 2009, 06:49 AM
    Cutting maple roots
    I am planning an addition to my house and will need to cut some roots of a grand Maple in my back yard. Whilst I am reasonably confident that the tree will not suffer catastrophically, I am wondering if the root will continue to grow and should I therefore cut it further back from the planned foundation. I believe the tree to be about 70 years old, it is about 20" in diameter and the foundation will be about 10' from the trunk.

    Thanks, bobekernahan.
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    Jul 4, 2009, 08:44 AM
    Hi! bobekernahan, and Welcome to AMHD :)

    In all likelihood yes.
    I have seen roots grow and push up through the ground after cutting, and I have seen them die.
    Because of your particular situation (building an addition) I would opt for complete eradication.

    To further help you in your decision see:

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