[Arid_gardener] Citrus roots

[Linda Drew]

Mature citrus roots extend 2 to 3 feet down and
well beyond the dripline of the tree.

I have never heard of problems with citrus roots
around water lines, sewer lines, etc.

No trees should not be planted in the leech field for
a septic system, however.

Linda Drew
Master Gardener

>From: vindil@prodigy.net
>To: <arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu>
>Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
>Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:25:20 -0700 (MST)
>
>Ref: Citrus Trees - lemon, orange, grapefruit
>
>Depth of roots??
>
>Are the roots likely to invade sanitary lines
>or any type of plumbing??
>
>Thanks for your time..
>
>Vince
>
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