What is this tree in my neighbor's yard?
scogebear
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mindshift
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Comments (20)Sorry, only reason I said that it would fall is the reason that I see this tree in the first place. Superstorm Sandy brought down an 80 foot something (that's part of the log you see cut up). Luckily it fell westward instead of eastward. A 130 foot east falling tree would land on my house. Now of course I didn't think it would be 130 feet in a few tears, but a neighbor planted a 3 foot tree (forgot the name), that he just chopped down last month at a height of 90 feet, with 30 years growth. I plan on living at least 30 years, probably in this house, so I look far into the future.....See MoreTree in neighbors yard invading
Comments (7)You will need to check with your specific municipality but most jurisdictions will allow pruning/limbing up/altering any portion of tree overhanging or growing onto your property from a neighbor's as long as it does not jeopardize the health of the tree. Still very appropriate to discuss with your neighbors before going any further. Without examination by a certified arborist, it is hard to say what implications removal of the root(s) invading your property may have on the longterm health of the tree. Removing a couple small roots may have minimal impact. Removing a large structural root may be the equivalent of removing as much as 25% of the root system and seriously compromising the structural integrity of the tree. After you talk with your neighbor, consult with a professional :-)...See MoreMy neighbors zoysia is overtaking my yard.
Comments (1)From what I understand, zoysia is just a fancy bermuda grass. goodbye gardens and flower beds! there is a chemical now thats supposed to kill it, but roundup wont touch it. good luck, i've battled bermuda for 40 years--its winning....See MoreDilemma: what trees for narrow space between my house and neighbor's?
Comments (19)This might have been mentioned. (I didn't read everything.) If you had a groundcover below the trees, there stands a good chance that many leaves would disappear into it as they sift down, and then just convert to "mulch" over time. I don't think it looks good to have shrubs below the trees as it seems everything is competing visually with everything else. It could either be a tree form with groundcover below, or a shrub form that is allowed to cover all the ground space. Whatever plant (tree or shrub) you pick, if it's reasonably narrow, I wouldn't worry about some if it crossing the property line as that's just the way life is with limited space yards. It happens everywhere. The neighbor has the right to cut back to the property line. Also, I wouldn't worry that a plant is labeled necessarily as "tree" or "shrub". For small trees and large shrubs this is a massive "grey area." Many plants can fit either category depending on how you prune them....See More
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