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Buddleia plant growing from rooftop
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.16 PM
Hi, I have a Buddleia plant growing from the roof of a house I recently bought. It is currently around 2 foot tall so very noticeable. Our surveyor told us it is not evasive so nothing to be worried about, but it is an eyesore and needs removing. How can this be removed? And what measures should be taken to prevent it from growing back? Thanks - appreciate any advice.
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3 Answers
A&J Surveyors Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
It is evasive and needs removal. Cut it out and make good the roof/mortar joints.
Answered18 September 2015
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Blue Elephant
Rating: 5 out of 5
Buddleia is notorious for growing successfully in very difficult places. Which you have now witnessed !
The roots can substantially damage whatever they grow in, in your case roof tiles, mortar and brickwork.
It needs removing.
Secondly the plant produces numerous seeds which in turn can germinate and grow in other unwanted places.
Remove the plant and if any is left/ regrows treat with a systemic weed killer.
On the plus side, planted in the correct place it's a wonderful shrub that attracts multitudes of butterflies.
Answered4 February 2016
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Anonymous user
Remove it by all means. Be very careful removing the roots to do not make damage with a sudden move. If it already has made some damage fix it up. They will grow anywhere where is a bit of soil or dust built up.
Answered7 January 2021
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