Redwood root (Can I cut?)

[Jmeats]

Hello all,

Is it okay to cut a redwood root that is 4 1/2 inches in diameter And about 15 1/2 feet away from the trunk? The tree is a multi-trunk (3 trunks) tree and is about 100 feet tall. The width of the three trunks is about 5 1/2 feet.
The reason for doing this is to stop this root from causing more foundation and plumbing problems.

Thanks.

 

[RandyMac]

Shouldn't bother it, although it might sprout a sapling where you cut it.

 

[Jmeats]

Shouldn't bother it, although it might sprout a sapling where you cut it.

Thanks for input!

 

[redlawn 78]

If your ok w shoots popping up from the cut for the life of the tree then its probably fine. redwoods are the worst to deal with when It comes to sucker growth.

 

[Jmeats]

If your ok w shoots popping up from the cut for the life of the tree then its probably fine. redwoods are the worst to deal with when It comes to sucker growth.

Okay! Thank you for your reply!