Planting a few camellias: question about roots?

If planting basically directly above a pipeline(sewage pipeline) will the roots of a camellia in any damage the pipes, longterm or shortterm.

Planting a few camellias: question about roots?
Camillas as well as rhodadenrons and azaleas are shallow-rooted shrubs which require well-drained, slightly acidic soil.





If your sewer pipelines are installed at least 4 feet below grade, I don't think you'll have a problem. Otherwise, put the plants off to the side, but not directly over the pipes.





(The main problem is if your sewer pipes have any leaks between sections of pipe, where roots could find their way into the pipes.)
Reply:I actually contacted a Camellia Gardening Society about this same question.


They told me the roots were non invasive and wouldn't be a problem.


(However, directly above, after many many years, well they can grow to be trees so I still have my doubts)
Reply:In general, roots of any kind , will only do that if there is a crack in the pipe.