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Cutting out large evergreen tree surface roots #754412

Asked June 07, 2021, 8:08 AM EDT

Good morning. Large evergreen tree surface roots get "sliced" everytime lawn services cut turf. Ok to cut out above ground roots? Thank you.

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

Cutting those surface roots can impact the tree and also create an open wound/site for pathogens or pests to enter. You can read more temporary re-seeding or installing a more permanent planting, or mulching the area to protect the roots here: When Tree Roots Surface

Isabel Branstrom Consumer Horticulture Educator Michigan State University Extension Want to learn more about gardening in Michigan?  Visit www.migarden.msu.edu Replied June 10, 2021, 8:29 AM EDT
Thank you very much.

Kondos

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The Question Asker Replied June 11, 2021, 9:53 AM EDT

Sure thing. Thank you for using Ask Extension!

Isabel Branstrom Consumer Horticulture Educator Michigan State University Extension Want to learn more about gardening in Michigan?  Visit www.migarden.msu.edu Replied June 11, 2021, 10:06 AM EDT

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