Gradually, rain and wind erode the soil around them, further exposing them.

Jun 22, If the top of the tree is looking good, yes, remove the sprouts at the bottom. Low branches on the trunk are okay and help add diameter to the trunk, so they can stay for a couple of years.

Anything coming from ground level or even about a foot above the ground should be removed. Dig out about 6 to 12 inches of the root at the point before the root emerges from the ground in addition to the roots that have already emerged.

Clear enough space so that you can use a hand saw. Jan 07, There are exceptions to every rule, but removing a ten inch root from within 3 feet of a very large tree, located very close to your house, could have been a bad and possibly expensive decision. In short, you should be concerned about safety for the property. It's good royal emress tree in fall you're asking. Do you know any local consultants? Make clean cuts when cutting roots.

Use sharp loppers or a sharp hand saw. Don’t leave ragged edges on the root ends. Try to cut them off where there are root junctions – just like pruning a tree branch back to the branch collar. Clean cuts aid in the healing process and help form a seal to ward off disease. Generally the small fine roots in the top 18 inches of the soil are responsible for nutrient uptake. Try not to harm any of these roots Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins.