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ECam Deltona, FL Apr 26, 2009


Do you think it would be safe to plant a Drake Elm 10 feet from the corner of a home? I know they eventually get pretty big but wonder if 10 feet and pruning would be good enough.

I am thinking about the root system and in general if it would be safe to plant one that close. Thanks

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Apr 26, 2009

Here are the recommendations from arbor day foundation
http://www.arborday.org/trees/righttreeandplace/size.cfm

The spread on a Drake elm may reach 50' so take that into consideration.

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ECam Deltona, FL Apr 26, 2009

Thanks flowerjen,


That page is very helpful!

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DBauer7998 Deltona, FL Apr 27, 2009

ECam, we live in hurricane country. Ten feet from the house is just too darn close. Go out to the Volusia County Fairgrounds and look at the trees along the interior road that's back behind where they have the flea market. Those are drake elms. They have been in the ground 5 to 7 years. Imagine them 10 feet from your house when a hurricane like Charlie comes through. Not good.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 27, 2009

If they can really get 50' wide you don't want a tree that size 10' from your house regardless--even in an area that's not prone to storms that's way too close.

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ECam Deltona, FL Apr 27, 2009

Thanks, your right, 10 feet is too close. I have another place in mind now.

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