Sea Grape Root Threat to Neighbor's Wall: Arborist Referral

Any Large Tree Near Structure = Risk

Sea grapes 5 ft from a hollow tile wall could eventually cause damage. Root behavior varies by soil, water, genetics.

Hire a certified arborist for on-site evaluation. They use air-spade excavation and root mapping to quantify risk.

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