Rose of Sharon

[mamabell]

We planted three Rose of Sharon shrubs beside our house. Someone mentioned we should move them because their roots could damage the house. I have heard conflicting stories about their roots. We live in southeastern NC and we live in a slab house. Thanks.

[Newt]

I've not heard of that, but how close are they planted?* My daughter has one that's just a couple of feet from her foundation and it's not been a problem.

Newt

[Sweetpea]

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[align=left]--Rose of Sharon can, over time, develop large and deep roots that travel. In theory that could be a problem with a slab foundation if plants are initially placed to close to any building. A good rule of thumb when planting shrubs is to find that shrubs*mature spread and keep the plant at least half that distance from any structure.[/align]





[align=left]Check with your local extension service to inquire if this shrub has a problem of cracking foundations in your region. [/align]





[align=left]Let's Hope that's not the case! :shock:[/align]

[Sweetpea]

[align=left]Correction to theabove post. My original wording was to 'find the shrubs mature spread and keep the shrub at least half that distance from any structure. For some reason I could not edit out 'badword'. Hope this clarification helps.[/align]

[Newt]

Sweetpea, this forum's word blocker is weird.* For words like ki!! you need to supstitute something else.* For c0ral bells I had to do that too.* An @ for an 'a' works well.

Some great advice!
Newt

[mamabell]

Thank you Sweet Pea and Newt. I planted those Rose of Sharon in the flower bed on the right side of the house. Their leaves are touching the vinyl siding, so they are close to the house. They are doing so good and they look so good that I didn't want to have to move them. Maybe I should, just to be on the safe side. Any ideas for something with height that has roots that won't damage the house? In full sun, zone 8? Thanks again for your help. Mamabell

[Newt]

Mamabell, you are so very welcome.* I'm going to have to do some research on this, but the first one that comes to mind for zone 8, full sun and a foundation plant would be Camellia.* There are many, many different ones but they are shallow rooted plants.* I'll get you some links and do more research.*

How close are we talking to the house?* I'm thinking that it would be 2' or so.* Is there any way you can move them forward more?

I'm also guessing that you want flowers.* Do you have a preference of when they flower?

Newt

[mamabell]

I have several Camelias but now I'm wondering if I've planted them in the right place, I've got mine in shade. But the summers get so hot here and they seem to be doing good, so they will stay right where they are! haha The Rose of Sharon is maybe 2' from the house but more like a foot and 1/2 and they are doing so good. This is sad that I have to move them but I don't want damage to my house. I need to figure out when the best time to move them would be... Anyway, I would like something that blooms and yes that is "shallow rooted", I never knew there was a problem with roots on shrubs. I guess you learn something new every day! Thank you so much for your continued help! and your continued research!

[mamabell]

Newt, sorry, I didn't answer all your questions, I don't really care about when they bloom. There is no way to move them forward, but if it helps I have a lot of daylillies planted in front of them. We also just decided to enlarge that bed so I will have to do some remodeling of the plants. It will be fun but, we've only been in the house two years, hopefully moving these plants won't stress them too bad? Thanks again.

Mamabell

[Newt]

Mamabell, what was I thinking?* Camellia in full sun?* Actually there are a couple of cultivars that will take the sun.* Don't move the ones you have.* I must have been experiencing a 'senior moment'!!* I'm so sorry.* I couldn't believe that I said that, but there it is in print!* Soooo sorry.* I have alot going on right now with a large yard sale AND company this weekend.* What a mess!* Anyway, I'm hoping that you don't need this info right away.* I'm going to start working on it between chores.*

Btw, this forum's word blocker did it again.* You said, "The Rose of Sharon is maybe 2' from the house but more like a badword and 1/2..."* I'm guessing you wanted to say 'f0ot for the 'badword' that was substituted.* I have no clue what is wrong with that word!* I have found that I need to preview my posts so I don't get 'badword' injected!

Btw, I think the reason for the invasive roots of the rose of sharon and a slab foundation is because it will grow to be a 20' tree if not pruned.* With that size shrub/tree it can have a large root system.* I'll be back!

Newt