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10-07-2007, 09:37 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Can I plant a large tree 6 foot from my house (will roots bea problem)
On 10/7/07 09:03, in article
, "405 TD Estate"
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I would like to plant a tree to obscure my neighbours house - the only
problem is this would put it 6 foot from both our houses - is it
likely the roots would cause problems eventually? I was thinking of
sometiing like a silver birch.
Could a (very large) bush be planted instead without root problems? I
would guess it would need to be 12foot or more to be much use.
PS I do get along with my neighbour just I'd prefer to look at a tree
than a brick wall.
Grow something up the brick wall, having attached a trellis to it, or grow
one of the more attractive ivies. But don't plant a tree 6' from either
house! Your insurance companies won't love you for it, you'll have leaves
and rain dripping on everyone coming and going and yes, the roots could be a
problem.
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