Fig tree roots guide 

Fig is perhaps recognized as the oldest cultivated fruit in the world and is recognized to 

live longer 200 years. The fig tree is endemic to Mediterranean and south west Asia 

region and grows in theform of small trees and tall shrubs reaching a height of 10m 

along with robust and twisting branches extension.Fig tree survives more specifically in 

moderate humidity and higher altitudes in a chilled environment with low rainfall. 

 
The fig tree is basically grown for the underlying purpose of shade and embellishment 

while its fruit is a rich source of minerals and vitamins and is used in confections as well 

as beverages and fig leaves serve as aherb fed for grazing animals. Fig tree roots damage 

and dislodge the native plants and choke them by forming thick clusters around. 
 
Moreover, livestock owners also face difficulties due to deep root invasions as grazing 

animals find mature fig tree too tentalizing to eat. Invasive fig tree roots limit the litter ( 

fallen leaves fragments) from the ground surface area resulting in abandoned and bare 

soil. Aquatic animals are at a high risk of drastic water loss due to more 

evapotranspiration of fig tree roots as compared to other herbaceous plant species, 

causing soil erosion.  

How deep are fig tree roots 

Fig trees possess shallow fibrous root system which later on provides anchorage and 

nutrition to the fig tree trunk. But regrettably,fig roots are highly invasive and extend 

beyond the limitations and covering of a tree laterally and vertically and trough the 

concrete in this way.Fig tree roots near house are robust enough to destroy the water 

infrastructure i.e, pipelines and foundations of house owners by growing and prevailing 

the roots beneath the soil and lifting the infrastructure upward. Fig tree roots are 

shallow in depth 

How to get rid of Fig tree roots 

To get rid of fig tree roots, killing the fig roots and using various herbicides for controlling 

their growth. Fig trees may also be planted in pots to keep the growth of roots 

structured and non-invasive. More effective and modernized way of controlling fig tree 

roots is to construct root barrier system between tree and cement so that roots can be 

guided away from infrastructure and cracking and lifting can be prevented. Root barriers 

are available in various sizes and shapes and are synthesized with recycled polymers. 
  
High density verticle ribs root barriers are available in the various depths to cope with 

different situations and are specialized at carrying the fig tree roots away from 

infrastructure. Moreover, linear root barriers possess enriched thickened walls to protect 

infrastructure from root invasion. Verticle ribs can be modified and embellished with 

promising features such as tapered sides to prevent fig root damages towards 

infrstructure.Root barriers can also be used in combination with irrigation canals. 

Concerns regarding the installment of these root barriers are important to acknowledge 

as the success of the alleviating fig root disasters is highly dependent on the simplicity 

and selectivity of these root barriers. 

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