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Trees around pool?

Sarah Fergusson

12 years ago

Can you tell me what the trees are around the pool edge? Non invasive roots? Thanks very much

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C.O.S Design
12 years ago
Those trees are Syzygium australe "Bush Christmas", commonly known as Lilly Pilly. It can get very large but we use it in boarders as a clipped hedge and if maintained you can keep it's size to around 2-3m quite easily. Roots are fine, they will source water like any root but not too damaging.

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