On Mar 15, 7:11*pm, CheshireCouple CheshireCouple.
wrote:
Hi All,

I have bought a 6ft Prunus Amanogawa Tree (says shrub on the label).
The info it comes with, says it will grow up to 8m and with a spread of
3m.

I havent yet planted it in the back garden as I am confused after
researching the tree on the internet. *I am getting mixed messages, some
sites say its root system isnt vigorous and others say the opposite and
advise not planting near foundations or over drains. *Some sites say
planting distance from buildings should be 3/4 of its height, another
site said 1.5 times its height.

I have a number of queries as follows:
1. * I need to know how close can I plant it to my neighbours single
storey extension which runs right down my garden boundary?
2. *How close to a fir tree can it be planted?
3. *Are the roots likely to damage our lawn if I plant it in the middle
of it?
4. *Has anyone ever tried to grow one in a container? If so how did it
get on?

I probably have lots more questions, but thats a start!
Thank you all very much for taking the time to read and reply!

--
CheshireCouple

Think
If it's going to get tall then in a container it will blow over.
If you plant it to close to conifers they will take all the feed and
moisture from the ground around them.
The roots shouldn't do any harm to your lawn, and it would be better
there than close to a building though its roots are not amongst the
worst.
Think
It's going to get tall so do you want to be able to see it from
indoors, that should help you decide where you plant it.
That can make great looking trees.
Enjoy it.
David @ the normally wet end of Swansea Bay, now in the 6th day of
drought.