Question
We planted two small Sea Grape plants several years ago very near (1' from) our block sea wall. We love them but they are geting very large now 12-15 ft high and we are a little concerned about the root system. Do they have a deep tap root or a spider like root system and will it ultimately damage our sea wall? PS the canal (fresh water) is about 6-10 ft straight down at the wall so if the root is a tap root it is well under the water and teh wall by now......thanks!

Answer
Hi George, I see many Sea Grapes planted near sea walls all around me here in Florida, and many of them are much bigger then yours; I have never seen any penetration, so I am inclined to think they are not a serious threat. If it were to be a hindrance, then it would have manifested itself by now. Nick