Hardscape Damage by Tree Roots    (View PDF)

Lawrance M. Lesser

Abstract: Tree root damage to hardscape is a problem for most cities, costing millions of dollars annually statewide for repairs and associated legal expenses. There is a need to systematically identify which tree species are the most often associated with hardscape damage, so that urban tree managers can make appropriate species selections. This study uses TreeKeeper® data to compile a listing of those species most often associated with hardscape damage in three southern California cities, and compares results from another study.

Keywords: Hardscape damage; street tree; roots; inventories; species selection.

https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2001.029