Persimmon Tree Roots Threatening a Pool

A neighbor's persimmon 5–6 ft from a pool risks root intrusion into plaster cracks (roots seek water). Mature spread ~25 ft; roots extend 1.5x canopy. Limbs will overhang pool, dropping fruit and leaves. Install root barriers between tree and pool, but best solution: ask neighbor to move tree. Chlorine damages tree roots. If not moved, prune overhanging limbs on your side (tree will look lopsided).

Risks & Solutions

• Roots enter pool cracks seeking water.
• Fruit/leaf litter in pool.
• Root barrier or tree relocation.