General Discussion & Chat: Trees: choosing a tree to plant near septic system, 1 by Wvdaisy

Wvdaisy wrote:
Does anyone know of an ornamental tree I could plant in the front of my hosta bed within 8' of the house and pretty close to the septic tank? Or maybe a tall well behaved shrub? Is there a hybrid lilac that has a great smell, is well behaved and doesn't send out suckers? I have a young Japanese Maple in a pot sitting in the middle of the bed right now but it will be moved. I don't think the maple would work in there, wouldn't it get too large? I also don't want a bunch of surface roots in the hosta bed since I will do a lot of digging in there. I need more shade in the bed it gets too much afternoon sun over the roof. A contorted willow would probably get too crazy with roots wouldn't it? Thanks.

Lana