In the front yard, a root is starting to lift up a section of my driveway. It hasn't cracked yet, but I assume it will. Cutting one root on each tree may not present a problem, says UC master gardener Bill Pierce. However, you are cutting brace roots that the tree uses to support itself in an upright position.
Careful selection is necessary when removing multiple roots.
It is not necessary to seal roots that have been cut. We were advised to plant the graft part facing north. Most of the branches point south, and we're afraid that if we have a good crop next summer it would be too heavy for the branches. I would like to know if we could prune the branches before this happens. Sunburn increases the chance of pest and disease problems.