How close to plant new tree

[GeorgeG]

Hi guys

 

We have a Norwegian Maple Tree on our front drive. The drive is not very big at all but I want to plant another tree next to it, we are massive fans of the shade and benefits trees have to the environment. What tree species is best to plant next to the current maple do you think? What tree species fares well close to another tree? I think I literally have 10 feet to play with.

 

Any advice would be much appreciated. 
 

Regards

 

George. 

 

 

[Dan Maynard]

If you've got 10 feet to play with then you have time to blink about four times before the maple fills it. Doesn't sound like room unless you fell that and plant two smaller trees.

[GeorgeG]

Hi

 

I have had a look online and thought about something like a Liquidamber straciflua ‘slender silhouette?

 

 

[nepia]

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[nepia]

Off the top of my head how about Aesculus pavia?  A more appropriate size and shape for your plot.

 

Or a large shrub that needs hard pruning to get the best from it - lilac, deutzia, philadelphus...

Edited July 1, 2021 by nepia

[tomo567]

Pyrus chanticleer

[Khriss]

2 minutes ago, tomo567 said:

Pyrus chanticleer

Might not like pears 😉 but better choice than having Norway maple. K