Posted by Rich on April 17, 2007, 9:45 am
Hi,
I have bought a Leyland Cypress and planted it today about 3 foot from my
house. I'm not sure if this will be OK because I am now looking on the
internet and reading about roots and subsidence.
I bought this conifer because it is fast growing and I want to hide my
neighbours conservatory as quick as possible. Will this do any damage to my
house if I keep it trimmed to 8-10 foot tall and as wide as 1 fence panel or
is it best to buy something else?
Thanks
Posted by BoyPete on April 17, 2007, 3:55 pm
Rich wrote:
> Hi,
> I have bought a Leyland Cypress and planted it today about 3 foot
> from my house. I'm not sure if this will be OK because I am now
> looking on the internet and reading about roots and subsidence.
> I bought this conifer because it is fast growing and I want to hide my
> neighbours conservatory as quick as possible. Will this do any damage
> to my house if I keep it trimmed to 8-10 foot tall and as wide as 1
> fence panel or is it best to buy something else?
> Thanks
I'd be rather worried, not just about the spread of the root system, but
also the amount of water it will extract form below foundations. I'm sure
others here can be more informative.
--
ßôyþëtë
London, UK
Posted by Mike Lyle on April 17, 2007, 4:01 pm
> Rich wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I have bought a Leyland Cypress and planted it today about 3 foot
> > from my house. I'm not sure if this will be OK because I am now
> > looking on the internet and reading about roots and subsidence.
> > I bought this conifer because it is fast growing and I want to hide
my
> > neighbours conservatory as quick as possible. Will this do any
damage
> > to my house if I keep it trimmed to 8-10 foot tall and as wide as 1
> > fence panel or is it best to buy something else?
> > Thanks
> I'd be rather worried, not just about the spread of the root system,
but
> also the amount of water it will extract form below foundations. I'm
sure
> others here can be more informative.
And keeping it to 8-10 ft won't affect the roots, and will look horrible
(IMO).
--
Mike.
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Posted by CWatters on April 20, 2007, 2:33 pm
Try beech hedging perhaps.
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> I have bought a Leyland Cypress and planted it today about 3 foot
> from my house. I'm not sure if this will be OK because I am now
> looking on the internet and reading about roots and subsidence.
> I bought this conifer because it is fast growing and I want to hide my
> neighbours conservatory as quick as possible. Will this do any damage
> to my house if I keep it trimmed to 8-10 foot tall and as wide as 1
> fence panel or is it best to buy something else?
> Thanks