Strategies to prevent damage to sidewalks by tree roots

P.A. Barker; P.J. Peper

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Strategies to prevent damage to sidewalks by tree roots

Formally Refereed

Authors:

P.A. Barker, P.J. Peper

Year:

1995

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Arboricultural Journal. 19: 295-309.

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Abstract

Several types of root barriers tested in field experiments in northern California inhibited development of shallow tree roots. The need for an improved barrier design to prevent development ofpotentially harmful circling roots inside a barrier was indicated. The performances of various currently marketed root barriers with internal vertical ribs were compared to augment product descriptions by their manufacturers.

Citation

Barker, P.A.; Peper, P.J. 1995. Strategies to prevent damage to sidewalks by tree roots. Arboricultural Journal. 19: 295-309.