GardenBanter.co.uk - View Single Post - Can I plant a large tree 6 foot from my house (will roots be a problem)

CWatters · 10-07-2007, 10:35 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

"Sacha" wrote in message
. uk...
On 10/7/07 09:03, in article
, "405 TD Estate"
wrote:

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.

I agree. Could be very expensive planting a tree that close.