Is Pride of Barbados foundation friendly?

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TreborEcurb Houston, TX Nov 09, 2015

I am thinking of planting one or more Pride of Barbados plants on the west side of my house. They are large enough to shade the wall in summer, but will die back in the winter to let the sun warm the wall in the winter. However, I am concerned that the roots might do damage to the foundation of house. Is it unwise to plant a Pride of Barbados next to the house?

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Cville_Gardener Clarksville, TN(Zone 7a) Nov 10, 2015

Here's some general information. I'm not sure if the plant would do any damage if planted next to a house.

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1lisac Liberty Hill, TX(Zone 8a) Nov 10, 2015

Where is the information?

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Cville_Gardener Clarksville, TN(Zone 7a) Nov 11, 2015

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2247/

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1lisac Liberty Hill, TX(Zone 8a) Nov 11, 2015

Thank you!

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TreborEcurb Houston, TX Nov 30, 2015

Thanks for the link. In the comments several people mentioned that their plant was next to a wall, with no mention of damage to the wall.

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