Root spread in a Beech tree

[janey]

I'm not sure about a Gingko as a suitable replant, though. .

 

I'll second that. I've surveyed a lot of Ginkgos, both male and female, and the do get very big. More importantly for this location, they have very long, almost horizontal lateral branches that would be whipping the front of the property in no time.

 

How about a quince or a medlar? They are both beatiful small trees and they have edible fruit as well

[treesnatcher]

poss replacements Prunus serrula

Acer shirawasanum "aureum"

[RobRainford]

i would agree with previous statements, i dont think you will suffer irrepairable damage to the house, its distance from the tree, even at a large size, you would see more minor roots and little to no ground upheaval at that distance, the garden wall, however, will probably get pushed over in time and the pavement lifted up due to close proximity.

 

how about a X Cuprocyparis sp.?

[David Goss]

Sorry Gerrit i have to disagree with the Gingko as well as it does have very long lateral branches and does grow big! I am however in agreement with anything that has edible fruits. Why have a plant/tree in your garden that you cant eat? unless you have lots of space. As for pollarding.... grrrrrr shoot the person that suggested that

[likeitorlumpit]

Leylandii:biggrin:

[likeitorlumpit]

seriously though- it's one of those cases where your neighbours(the whole street) are going to probably complain when you remove it as it's a local asset. But I believe you should judging from the picture and what the eventual height would be.I suspect the tree is about 40 years old max. Personally something with red leaves would be wrong- I like the sound of amelanchier.

[Rupe]

Liquid Amber as replacement?

[RobArb]

liquidambar would grow to big!

 

20-35m in some cases:001_smile:

[ninemill]

Thanks for all the help with this, to answer some questions...

 

I'm in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.

 

I've had two quotes from certified tree surgeons, £240 & £175. In general, this part of the country is amongst the cheapest for labour rates.

 

I've asked my neighbours either side and a couple of houses opposite and they're all happy to have it removed. As for the rest of the street, I think I may be in for a bit of dissent — that's where the recommendations of qualified people are nice to have!

 

I'll get googling your suggestions, trees aren't my strong suit!

[RobArb]

I only have a small garden and I'll be getting an amalanchier for mine