Ginko all right 20 ft away from septic drain field?

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kenrnoto Westminster, MD(Zone 7b) Sep 28, 2006

Hi folks!

I know that Willows and Maples are not good for planting near drain fields because the roots tend to migrate towards the field and clog up the pipes. Other trees do so also. But for Ginko's - I'm not sure if they have taproots like Oaks - and would be safe 20 teet away from the field.

The reason I ask is that I just purchased a 14 ft Ginko and wanted to plant it to block the view of our neighbor's garage. To do that would me it would be 20 ft away from our septic system. I could move it up a bit more, but that would mean it would be closer to the septic tank itself.

I did Internet searches and had no luck at all.

So if anyone knows anything about this, please let me know.

thanks!

Ken

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Sep 28, 2006

Most trees have surprisingly similar root systems, and everything is relative anyway -- some just grow faster than others or branch out a little more. I have trees right over the top of my laterals with no problem. I just use rootkiller once a year to keep them at bay. You can buy it (Roebic or a comparable brand) at any farm supply store.

Guy S.

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kenrnoto Westminster, MD(Zone 7b) Nov 02, 2006

Thanks for the reply,

I decided to plant it in my backyard - away from my septic field. Though my original place near the tank I think would have been fine. Why? I did more reading on Ginkos and found that they have big taproots that go way down - not like Maples that have mostly surface roots that will clog a drainfield.

Did you know that Ginkos used to be native to North America but died out here thousands of years ago. But they suvived in Asia and were reintroduced in America in the 1800's. Also, that in Hiroshima, the Ginko Trees that were a mile away from the Atomic Bomb blast survived and put up leaves the next spring. I think that's amazing, darn amazing. Shows you how truly hardy these trees are in nature.

Ken

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