Do NOT plant a Sissoo tree whatever you do!!! (popular in Phoenix area) (mover, gardening)

[Mfj]

We live in chandler Az, we were just advised in our community that we gave to get rid of the sissoo trees. If we don't remove them they will cause damage to sidewalks, driveways, swimming pools etc: the roots grow and can't be stopped. We will also be responsible for the damage the sissoo trees cause to property that belongs to neighbors or in the community. The trees that have been planted so far in the parks in our community have already caused quite s bit of damage so they are in process of removing these trees. I think not enough information was provided about these tree to begin with or not researched enough. I think these trees come from the middle east somewhere so there was not enough knowledge about them readily available, so sad because so much expense to homeowners and the community could have been avoided. I feel badly for homeowners that bought properties after the trees were already full grown. We have two growing in our yard and are scared out of our wits that there might be damage to our neighbors property.

[Reedus]

Originally Posted by wit-nit

Roundup does you no good on dead stumps, it's only active on green vegetation. It's absorbed throught the green leaves and stems then transported to the roots. With Soosoo's you need to spray the new vegetation as it appears.

Gonna have to explain to me then why during September, October, and half of November with record breaking heat I only had 1 small shoot pop up. Stump wasn't dead when roundup was applied, on the contrary it was just cut and green and soft. Like mentioned earlier, time will tell. If no new shoots in April and May, I'm calling my method a success

[AZgarden]

Unfortunately, in Ocotillo Chandler, Sissoo was not on the list of forbidden trees, so I told the HOA they should be added to the list so new people would know not to plant them. My three trees were removed at great toil (and expense) and now no worries about them lifting up anything.

[jimj]

Just went through this thread again to jog my memory. I've noticed our subdivision has several/many of these that were planted by the builder. At one of our HOA meetings I learned that the HOA is paying a couple of homeowners for damage to their pools/homes by Sissoo trees planted on the boulevard side of their backyard walls.
Here is an article I found on the matter...

http://www.azcentral.com/story/life/...aches/7613011/

It also turns out that those Sissoo trees y'all are ripping out have some value as lumber for woodworkers, in India the lumber is rated right up with Teakwood. Who would've guessed that the "junk" tree that's being ripped out is a rosewood and considered valuable?

http://www.wood-database.com/sissoo/

[Java Jolt]

Originally Posted by jimj

Just went through this thread again to jog my memory. I've noticed our subdivision has several/many of these that were planted by the builder. At one of our HOA meetings I learned that the HOA is paying a couple of homeowners for damage to their pools/homes by Sissoo trees planted on the boulevard side of their backyard walls.
Here is an article I found on the matter...

Sissoo tree's surface roots can cause headaches

It also turns out that those Sissoo trees y'all are ripping out have some value as lumber for woodworkers, in India the lumber is rated right up with Teakwood. Who would've guessed that the "junk" tree that's being ripped out is a rosewood and considered valuable?

Sissoo | The Wood Database - Lumber Identification (Hardwoods)

The sisoo product is good for treatment of obesity and cleaning your teeth too.

[kmzaman]

Leaves of the sissoo tree have been found very effective in the herbal treatment of some forms of cancer specially Lymphoma. Just chew a few leaves every morning. Results within 12 weeks.

[azmikadkly]

I have seven of them in my yards and I'm thinking of removing them They really create a mess and for an old couple, it's too much work using the blower to clean up every time there is a breeze!

[lewdog_5]

Originally Posted by azmikadkly

I have seven of them in my yards and I'm thinking of removing them They really create a mess and for an old couple, it's too much work using the blower to clean up every time there is a breeze!

The debris is much worse than people think. Once those seed pods dry up, they continue dumping them for 4-5 months of the year during the winter. I can't imagine how terrible it must be with 7 Sissoo trees!!!

[jimj]

Originally Posted by azmikadkly

I have seven of them in my yards and I'm thinking of removing them They really create a mess and for an old couple, it's too much work using the blower to clean up every time there is a breeze!

Do an internet search and see if you can sell them to a wood shop before paying to have 'em ripped out...

[Java Jolt]

Originally Posted by azmikadkly

I have seven of them in my yards and I'm thinking of removing them They really create a mess and for an old couple, it's too much work using the blower to clean up every time there is a breeze!

It will be expensive to have all seven trees removed and you're going to notice a difference in your yard's comfort and attractiveness.

Sissoos can cause a lot of damage to property but removing all of them will remove your shade, and your yard and house will look barren.

Be sure to replace them with trees that require less maintaining, there are plenty of varieties to choose from.