Don’s Expert Answers: want to plant a jacaranda, not sure how the root systems is. can be planted near reticulation? also needpermission ifi wwant to plant it near the verge as i believed that’s council land..

Question From: 
isabel in  forrestfield,  perth WA

 

Nature of problem: 
want to plant a jacaranda, not sure how the root systems is. can be planted near reticulation? also needpermission ifi wwant to plant it near the verge as i believed that’s council land..

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
jacaranda

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
none

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
not sure probably clay

 

How often do you water the plant:
Will water when needs it

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
lots..will be planted in full sun

 

What type of plant is it:
jacaranda

 

How long since you planted it:
haven’t planted yet

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
haven’t

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
Will be on ground

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
none

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Other Comments: 

 

Answer: It should be fine, Isabel.  It is rare for plants to break pipes. If a pipe leaks – eg old fashioned terracotta sewerage pipes, roots are attracted and grow into it and block it. Irrigation systems are plastic and usually don’t leak, so no problems. As long as the tree is 3m or more away from pipes it is very unlikely to cause any harm.  Don