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Old 10-06-2023, 12:56 PM   #12
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15 feet from your house is kind of close for trees. They get big and will cause issues for you and your neighbor, unless you get some type of dwarf tree. When we bought this house the previous owner had planted some type of special maple about 20 feet from the house. There were two and the second was maybe 10 feet from the first (further from the house). Well they got huge, were dropping leaves and sap on the deck and house, branches rubbing the house. We had to remove them.

I would keep them away from the house. Your neighbor can get a large umbrella from Lowe's for a few hundred dollars, they work great.

That's my experience with trees close to the house.
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Originally Posted by eyenotall777 View Post
What about Arborvitae Emerald Green?

They are fast growing, great privacy screens and great for narrow spaces.They also stay green all year round
Purchased 10 of these at Exit 23. Larger ones wrapped in burlap in ground. Planted them close enough so in future they well grow together for barrier. Placement may be different for others.

If one wants larger "trees". Then any one of the large landscape company can do this for you. The price for size goes up dramatically. Each can visit your property with a mini excavator to dig hole for trees.

Good Luck !
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