When people talk about acacias in this country, they usually mean the false acacia. Unlike the real acacia, this plant is hardy and can also gain a foothold here with its roots. Here you can find out what makes the acacia root special.
What are the roots of the acacia tree like and how do you remove them?
Acacia roots are deep roots that can grow up to 40 meters into the ground. They prefer moderately dry soil with a slightly acidic or alkaline pH and are tolerant of lime. To remove, the entire roots should be removed to prevent re-growth.
What kind of root grows on the mock acacia tree?
Growing on the acaciaDeep roots From a botanical point of view, the winter-hardy false acacias that grow in our latitudes are robinias. The trees can be easily distinguished. But both the real acacia from Australia and the mock acacias that are common here develop taproots that grow deep into the ground. This root system promises the tree two advantages. Firstly, it allows the plant to draw water deep from the soil. Secondly, the deep roots of the plant guarantee a firm footing.
How deep do acacia roots grow?
The roots of the robinia can penetrate up to40 meters deep into the ground. This means that the plant can easily reach a depth that can correspond to the height of a multi-story house. If you want to plant a tree of this type in your garden, you should consider its enormous development potential. Before doing so, check whether there is enough downward space at the location. Also make sure that the roots of the acacia tree do not get in the way of any pipes or house facades at the location.
Where do acacia roots grow well?
The roots of the plant grow best in amoderately drysoil with a slightly acidic oralkaline pH value. As you may have already noticed from the preferred pH value, the robinia is quite tolerant of lime.
How can I remove roots of the acacia tree?
If you want to remove roots of the mock acacia, you should remove theentire root if possible. The robinia sprouts fresh again from half-cut roots. You can also encourage the tree to die above the roots by stripping the bark from the tree. Since the bark contains toxins, you should definitely wear protective gloves when doing this. Some gardeners also use a herbicide to combat mock acacia. However, by using such agents you spread pollutants into the environment.
Tip
Caution poisonous plant
The black locust is highly poisonous. You should consider this before planting a mock acacia in your garden. There is a high concentration of toxins, especially in the bark of the plant.
