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[NITA EDWARDS]

Does anyone know what the measurement is for trees planted near your home boundary-- is it 6 or 7feet away [ or whatever metres that is!] thanks

[Cetti]

I'm not sure if this is what you mean NITA, but here are a list of trees and the safe distances to plant from your house.

http://tinyurl.com/aj9jr

[philandlil]

when we bought our house i think it was 6feet(i may b wrong!). they ask you for insurance purposes as the roots can damage the foundations of the house, or the tree coulld be blown over and cause damage to the building.

[JSB]

It depends on lots of things - soil type - foundation type etc.  I used to live in a house with a 40ft siver birch three feet from one corner.  We were on chalk and had no problems.  I now live on clay but foundations are on 30ft deep pilings so I've planted all sorts nearby because I like greenery.  The web-site Cetti has suggested will give you the ultra safe distances which are probably over the top except for Willow which you should avoid near houses at all costs.