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does a palms roots seek water, will they bust up concrete ?

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The following related material should be helpful, i.e., that they should not damage concrete:

http://palmtalk.org/cgi-bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=2;t=304;&#top

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/tropesque/msg0322430632566.html?7

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.


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