Foxtail palms have non-invasive root systems that typically do not cause damage to concrete driveways. As long as the palm is not planted too close to the driveway and is well-maintained, it is unlikely to cause any lifting or damage.
Foxtail palm roots can be damaging to pipes. The roots expand and can harm pipes, and even lift cement at times.
There are several things you need to do to maintain your driveway and keep it from cracking. First, remove any vegetation that is close to your driveway. Trees and bushes may send roots out that will eventually grow underneath the concrete and cause it to crack. You should also edge your driveway. Make sure your water disposal systems are kept in good working order. Water flowing under your concrete can cause freezing in the winter. Finally, use a concrete water sealant.
Concrete Roots was created on 1994-09-20.
Palm tree roots are quite narrow and stretch horizontally at a rather shallow depth. Depending on the type of palm, and its proximity to concrete, it is possible for the roots to heave concrete but is less common than other types of trees.
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They will eat the roots and eventually the heart of Queen palms. I know this first hand as I lost two juvenile (6-8' tall) palms this way.
It's more likely that is was caused by tree roots or expansive soil conditions.
The biggest advantage is that you can repave areas as needed, should you need to replace plumbing underneath the driveway, remove tree roots and so on. They are very flexible in this regard and last well.
This is a mechanical process.
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Please be more specific. A concrete channel, tree roots, grass roots. == == this can simply not be proven