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How Close to the House Can You Plant a Tree?
Posted on 5/9/19 at 5:32 am
Posted on 5/9/19 at 5:32 am
Does anyone know what kind of tree (preferably flowering) that I can plant close to the house without messing with the foundation? I guess it doesn't have to be a tree, maybe a tall shrub? I want something to accent the corner for a little more curb appeal. Thank you in advance for the help.
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Posted on 5/9/19 at 5:55 am to Boss13
Crape Myrtle?
Posted on 5/9/19 at 6:17 am to Boss13
There's a dwarf magnolia variety that would work.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 6:54 am to Boss13
How tall you looking?
Posted on 5/9/19 at 7:15 am to Boss13
Red Buckeye
Posted on 5/9/19 at 8:05 am to pwejr88
Hard to answer this. At least 10ft but we would be fine if it grew much taller.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 8:06 am to Huey Lewis
We have definately thought about one of those. We thought about doing something different since everyone has one but I think that's probably the best suggestion.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 8:08 am to LSU0358
Looked that up, solid choice. Do you know how much the roots spread out?
Posted on 5/9/19 at 8:11 am to BiggerBear
Wow that's a great option, I like that its attractive to hummingbirds. Good size.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 8:51 am to Boss13
Forest Pansy Redbud
Posted on 5/9/19 at 9:02 am to Cdawg
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Forest Pansy Redbud
Planted one in my backyard 2 years ago, beautiful small tree.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 9:14 am to LSU0358
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There's a dwarf magnolia variety that would work.
May be referring to Little Gem Magnolia, semi-tall dwarf columnar small tree. I have one planted on the driveway side of my house, 5-6 feet from driveway, about 8 feet from house foundation. It does not have have an aggressive root system. Great tree. In Louisiana, it is a LSU AgCenter designated Super Plant. Evergreen.
Lately, I’ve seen them being planted with regularity on house corner foundations in our area. They look great in that role.
OP - good plant to consider if you are looking for something different, particularly if you’d like a narrow, columnar small evergreen tree.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 3:42 pm to BiggerBear
Link to Arbor Day Foundation webpage for Red Buckeye
Is the fruit/nuts dropped by the Red Buckeye a PITA, mild nuisance, or not an issue at all?
quote:The "fruit" is kinda big. I have a hickory tree and the hickory nuts are a major nuisance.
Yields fruit 1½–2" in diameter with a smooth or slightly pitted shell that encloses 1–3 dark brown seeds.
Is the fruit/nuts dropped by the Red Buckeye a PITA, mild nuisance, or not an issue at all?
Posted on 5/9/19 at 4:09 pm to Alleman
Red Buckeye is a pretty tree and I considered one for my backyard. Then I learned the seeds are poisonous to dogs, and didn’t want to risk it with my Lab knowing there are many good alternatives.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 6:11 pm to Boss13
roots underground will spread out just as far as the branches of the canopy above ground so do not plant it close
Posted on 5/9/19 at 11:00 pm to keakar
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oots underground will spread out further than the branches of the canopy above ground so do not plant it close
FTFU
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