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Pool Deck Lifting: Raywood Ash Roots vs. Queen Palm

Question: Removed two raywood ash trees (10–15 ft from pool) for invasive roots. Queen palm nearby—could its roots lift the deck?

Answer

Ash roots are the culprit. Queen palms have non-invasive, shallow root balls (1–4 ft deep, spreading only to frond width ~12 ft). They're commonly planted near pools and walkways without lifting issues.

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