How close to property line can i plant a tree?
bridget helm
13 years ago
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Comments (10)The cherry tree, sadly, I have no idea what variety it is. I'm really bummed about that actually. I asked the nursery specifically for a double pink sakura and what they planted was an UNLABLED white single sakura. It's very lovely, but not what I ordered. So I have no idea exactly what variety it is. I'm guessing it'll get about the size of most of the similar prunus varieties, but I just have NO idea. Supposedly they're going to give me a smaller pink sakura as a consolation... so I may have to leave room for that, too. (they still haven't called me back and it's been like a month. :( ) If it helps at all, this is what it looks like when it's blooming: The sun comes up over the hill you see behind the railed fence so shadows would fall (in the morning) from the tree forward and slightly to the left in that photo. At about 2 pm (in the spring) the stone wall to the right shades into my yard a bit shading those foxgloves in the far right of the photo. Does that make sense? It might be an option to put the second pink sakura they are supposedly going to give me in the front yard, where the sun comes up over the house in the morning and the house shades that bit of the front yard most of the day. That might give it more protection from the wind and sun. I'm not sure that the roses I was planning to plant closer to the house will do well even though I chose more shade tolerant ones. The roses don't plant in the back (ie if I can't because there's not enough room with the cherry tree,) I'll plant in the front in a sunny spot (where they wont be shaded by the house)... or I'll save them for a future arbor. My options for planting slightly closer to the cherry tree are: Mary Rose Carding Mill Grandmother's Hat (probably very large, would plant in the back, but not against the wall/fence) Baronne Prevost (train as short climber against fence or wall?) Alchymist (train on back or side fence??) Mme. Berard - (train on back or side fence??)...See MorePatio shade tree / close to property line
Comments (1)Here is another image. I am thinking the tree / trees would be in the mulched area / behind the table....See MoreIs there a "rule" about how close you can plant trees to a ditch?
Comments (8)I'd like to keep my actual location private ==>> of course.. but z6 north IL is a bit different from z6 NC ... or MS... or KS... etc ... i dont want your address.. i want to know night humidity... day humidity.. declination of the sun ... elevation.. etc ... there are simply so many variables.. that MIGHT matter ... also.. if i had a state.. i might be inclined to google up your state conservation district ... and see what they offer online ... baaaaah ... lol all this and that said ... trees put their roots where they are 'good' for the tree .. they arent so stupid.. to grow down into water they dont want ... ah.. 'advantageous' is the word i was struggling for .... the key.. in my world.. is planting small.. and letting a small plant.. get itself established ... in its spot .. now.. if you are bringing in 10 foot ball and burlap trees... that will take 5 years to get re-established.. i could see all kinds of problems... like slipping down the hill.. falling over .. etc .... anyway ... you want peeps in a similar circumstance to you but you want to hold back pertinent info .. your choice.. but the more you give us ... the better the replies ... [e.g. my name inplies adrian MI .. but if you tried to find me on that.. you would have to search about 20 square miles .. and good luck with that ] GOOD LUCK .... ken ps: another e.g. ... one of our friends here.. is z5 KC .... he can not grow half the stuff i do.. due to that little river nearby ... and night humidity ... and it might be important in regard to whether plicata is proper ... unless you are sure of that part .......See MoreHow do I create a "soft" privacy hedge on my property line?
Comments (2)Mixed border- find 4 or 5 shrubs, broadleaved evergreens, and conifers that get to the desired size and mix 'em up. That way when you need to replace one you don't destroy uniformity because there is none. Intersperse a few small trees and underplant with a combination of ground cover and perennials. Or did you want the specific plants chosen for you? What type of light does this area get?...See Morefoolishpleasure
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