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Old 04-03-2006, 11:51 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Nick Maclaren
 
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Default septic tank and tree

In article ,
H Ryder wrote:
Any tree of even that small size will need a fairly large root
system, to avoid blowing over if nowt else. How far would it
be from the septic tank?


about 3 foot


Let's get this straight. You are looking for a tree that will grow
from 12-24' high, but whose roots will not spread more than 3'
sideways, or will grow sideways only in directions you tell it to?


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.