teatree Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 https://www.google.co.th/imgres?imgurl=http://baanmalila.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hukrajong1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://baanmalila.com/trees-for-small-garden-terminalia/&h=375&w=500&tbnid=CghMu6zmfHGXJM:&docid=tS4xCEIDUkCVZM&ei=8vNkVvPGCpaNuASl9KHwCg&tbm=isch&client=ms-android-samsung&ved=0ahUKEwjzh8ja3sjJAhWWBo4KHSV6CK4QMwhkKDswOw The name of the tree is 'terminalia ivorensis' (Thai name Hoo Kra Jong). Have been told that the roots can undermine foundations and should be felled if near the house. Anyone have any experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happynthailand Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 A picture of the tree,would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdaz Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I have one in my front yard. Probably 6m from the house and 2m from tiled driveway. I've never heard anyone mention root issues with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I have heard warnings about those tree roots but I suppose it depends on location, how good your foundation is and how big it gets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I am not familiar with this tree so i goggled it . From this website : http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Terminalia+ivorensis I found this about the root system : "The tree forms a good tap root supported by 6 - 8 powerful lateral roots There is also evidence of a widespread and rather superficial root system" The article also states : "The tree is naturally not long-lived, and in old age the heart-wood becomes inferior, hollow or brittle Cultivation should ensure felling at the optimum age The rotation applied in favourable locations in Africa is 40 years". (as a plantation timber spp) One thing i would not do if you do have one or plant one is let anybody put those ridiculous wooden structures around the tree . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teatree Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 A picture of the tree,would be nice Click on the link provided, the writing in blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teatree Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I have heard the roots extend out as far as the branches and the trees can get get very big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surat04 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 They also drop thousands of leaves and make a right mess. They will also affect your lawn. If you have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3030 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 https://www.google.co.th/imgres?imgurl=http://baanmalila.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hukrajong1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://baanmalila.com/trees-for-small-garden-terminalia/&h=375&w=500&tbnid=CghMu6zmfHGXJM:&docid=tS4xCEIDUkCVZM&ei=8vNkVvPGCpaNuASl9KHwCg&tbm=isch&client=ms-android-samsung&ved=0ahUKEwjzh8ja3sjJAhWWBo4KHSV6CK4QMwhkKDswOw The name of the tree is 'terminalia ivorensis' (Thai name Hoo Kra Jong). Have been told that the roots can undermine foundations and should be felled if near the house. Anyone have any experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3030 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 You will die before it becomes a problem - just remove it - to not worry about things cracking in and around the house.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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