Phoenix, Arizona area residents know that finding the right plants for your yard can be difficult – between the freezing temperatures in the winter and the blazing hot summers, there are few plants that are able to survive and thrive. One of the most common trees in the Grand Canyon State is the Sissoo tree; also known as the shisham tree or the North Indian rosewood. The Sissoo tree is popular because they grow incredibly fast and provide an abundance of shade on a hot summer day, but many aren’t aware that the tree’s damaging root system can cause monumental issues.
The Sissoo Tree is Very Common in the Desert
In addition to being fast growing and shade providing, Sissoo trees are drought resistant, thrive in poor desert soil, and love tons of direct sunlight – making them perfect for the warm Arizona desert. All these characteristics sound like great qualities, but there becomes an issue when the tree’s root system doesn’t have the space it needs. With a span of up to 100 feet, many residents new to the Phoenix area are not aware of how quickly the root system can move in and wreak havoc on the home. These damaging and powerful roots can disrupt everything they encounter including the home’s foundation, retaining walls, irrigation lines, pools, and sidewalks – to name a few.
With these issues, you’re likely wondering why the Sissoo tree remains so popular throughout the state of Arizona. This tree is typically used where erosion is an issue and one of the most prevalent places for this tree to be planted is along Phoenix metro area freeways, which are often built below ground level.
If you’re still considering planting a Sissoo tree, or are ready to remove yours, here are three important facts to know:
The Sissoo Tree is Invasive
The Sissoo Tree is considered invasive because it is not native to the Phoenix area, and while the tree variety initially seemed like a positive addition to the desert with its shade providing leaves, it’s becoming clear that the tree can have an extremely disruptive impact on homes and other structures due to its roots.
The trees’ strong and fast-growing roots can quickly become devastating to your home’s foundation and underground utilities – such as water main supply lines, Irrigation lines, and sewer drain lines – as well as pavers, your pool, and even nearby sidewalks. The New Heights Tree Service team has seen it all.
Additionally, the roots can grow a great distance from the tree, and we’ve found roots over 100 feet away from the trunk, meaning damage can happen much further from the tree than homeowners might expect.
Removal of a Sissoo Tree is Time Consuming
Usually, when you have a tree removed, you can leave the stump and there are no residual problems. Unfortunately, with the sissoo tree, cutting down the tree is often when your problems begin. Removing a Sissoo Tree requires an experienced professional with a knowledge of these trees who can complete the full process – ensuring the tree will not grow back.
The process can take several months and require multiple treatments to kill the tree for good and stop the roots from continuing to grow.
Every day we are contacted by homeowners, HOA property managers, and corporate clients who have attempted to have their Sissoo tress removed, but they have little trees growing all over their yard because the tree was not removed properly, and the roots were not terminated.
Contact New Heights Tree Service
New Heights Tree Service is a family-owned company that has been providing quality tree removal services to the Phoenix, Arizona area since 2001.
We have nine years of specialized experience in removing Sissoo trees, and for eight years we’ve been successfully killing the root system with our multi-step treatment plan. Every tree and root system are different, so we take our time to assess the situation and explore the roots. We also individually target roots that have a high potential for causing damage to minimize their disruption. This is the lengthy time-consuming process that can take up to two months, and that no other competitors take the time to do.
We now remove more than 300 of these trees each year, and have over a hundred five-star reviews, many of which acknowledge our expertise in successfully removing these difficult trees. We take pride in serving both commercial and residential clients throughout the Valley of the Sun and understand that when dealing with the Sissoo tree or any tree, one wrong move could cost a lot of money and time.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you!
