"Chet Hayes" wrote in message
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I'm not sure exactly what the problem is here, unless you
have limited
yard space on your property. Don't these trees add value
to both
properties in terms of privacy and scenery? More than
half the tree
will be on his side. And your neighbor paid for them.

If you do have limited space, then this is a problem, as
leyland
cypress can grow to 60'+ and 15' across. In this case,
there are
other screening trees that would have been better choices.

As for mowing issues, no matter where you plant them,
unless they are
way inside his yard, you still can only get so close to
them on your
side with a riding mower, leaving an uncut area.

If you really must do something, then I would try
explaining to your
neighbor that you have the right to trim the trees where
they extend
over the property line. Explain that with them two feet
from the line
if they are trimed they will likely die because there
would be
relatively little left of half the tree. Plus they will
look like
hell on your side, but soundsl like he may not care about
that. If
that doesn't work, then as a last resort, maybe a letter
from your
lawyer explaing the above.

As I said in my original post, I planted a row of Leyland
Cypress at the rear of my property five years ago to form a
screen. I planted mine ten feet from the three property
lines so I will be able to mow between them and the lines.
His trees will eventually grow to meet mine, restricting my
mowing. I have one acre of property, so space is not the
issue. If he had a large oak or other shade tree crossing
the line, I would not have a problem with it. It's the low
level growth that bothers me. I don't impose on other
people's property and expect the same of them. I just don't
want someone to think they can use my property as theirs.

I did explain the situation to him and that if the trees are
trimmed to that extent they will probably die. My health
issues will put me in a position to hire someone to do the
trimming and hauling the trash. I don't feel that I should
be put in that position.

I'm feel I'm a good neighbor, helping my neighbors whenever
they need me. I have a fully equipped woodworking shop and a
welder and I gladly use them to help my neighbors without
charge.