Question From:
Susan in Milton, Milton NSW
Nature of problem:
Want to plant acmena smithii ‘goodbye neighbours’ as a privacy screen / hedge against our fence, however 2x 100mm PVC water drainage pipes run under the ground in the area. Does this plant have invasive roots which could crack / ruin the pipes? Am getting conflicting advice. Thank you.
Type of Plant (if known):
acmena smithii (syzygium smithii)
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
nil
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
monzonite
How often do you water the plant:
weekly
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
4
What type of plant is it:
hedge
How long since you planted it:
just now
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
nil
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Other Comments:
Answer: Hi Susan, All lillypillies have water-seeking roots. Unless the pipes leak, these plants will not trouble them. If you had good plumbers all should be OK. Don
