About a year ago I noticed a little tree sprouting out of the ground up against the wall of my ground floor flat. I am not entirely sure what kind of tree it is but a conifer of some sort - I am not particularly knowledgeable about these things - so I will just call it a 'christmas tree type tree'!! In the last year it has grown so much, it is now about 4 ft tall. Lovely though it is (and I would love to leave it) BUT I am concerned about the roots (eventually) causing damage to the building.
So here is my question - I don't want to kill it really but I think it can't stay where it is.
What are my options? if I keep chopping it back so that it stays small (ish) will the roots then also stay smaller? Or can I dig it up and replant it elsewhere in the garden (away from the property).
Any advice greatly appreciated. Thank you.