Strengthening our Community Tree Canopy Through Education Module #9: Root Barrier Selection &...
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Strengthening our Community Tree Canopy Through Education
Module #9: Root Barrier Selection & Installation
Laura Sanagorski, Environmental Horticulture Extension Faculty
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Strengthening Our Community Tree Canopy
2012 Urban Forestry Series
This series is a part of a project titled “Strengthening Our Community Tree
Canopy Through Education”. This project is made possible by a grant
through the 2011 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
and the Florida Forest Service.
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Root Barrier Selection / Installation
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Root Barriers – the Need Installed
vertically Prevent root
penetration, redirect growth
Protection of new and existing utilities
Photo: UF Laura Sanagorski
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Root Barriers – the Need Tree
relocation Deflecting
roots near sidewalks
Large trees planted near foundations
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Root Barriers - Types Chemical Physical
Two dimensional
Three dimensional
Inhibitors – fabric embedded with herbicide (often trifluralin)
Traps – (woven nylon / copper screen) allow penetration but not enlargement
Deflectors – physical barrier: redirect growth
Coarse gravel
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Root Barriers: Configuration
Linear – Along Narrow Trench
Circular – Around ball of Newly Planted Tree
Photo: NDSPhoto: Root Barriers
Brisbane
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Root Barriers - Design
Vertical ribs – deflect roots downward
Locking wings or tabs
Newer barriers have more rugged tops
Photo: NDS
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Root Barriers - Homemade Coarse gravel Tubing Screen Fabric
Image: Justin Morganroth
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Root Barriers – Testing Treatments
Biobarrier – most effective at deflecting roots deeper
DeepRoot – not effective in reducing root growth in top 4” of well-drained or poorly-drained soil
Polyethylene Plastic - not effective in reducing root growth in top 4” of well-drained or poorly-drained soil
Clean gravel- only one effective
No effect on root diameter Photo: Biobarrier
Adapted from Gilman, 2006.
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Root Barriers - Installation Recommended
to be done by a qualified tree professional
Gilman (2006) recommends installation at deeper than 12”
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Strengthening our Community Tree Canopy Through Education
Module #9: Root Barrier Selection & Installation
Laura Sanagorski, Environmental Horticulture Extension Faculty