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To: Straight Vermonter

Sycamores and Weeping Willows seem to be the best choice for wet areas. Not sure how bad root intrusion is with either, but I know that when planting Live Oak, as long as it’s more than 15 feet from the house, you’re fine. You’ll probably be ok with that distance for either of those, especially if you site the tree well, so it’s between the water flow and your house (it’ll grow towards the water, rather than looking for it under your foundation).

However, do keep in mind that Willows can get pretty darned big, and Sycamores can get downright huge. Also, Sycamores are vulnerable to a fungus that’s been spreading in the US for a while now; it really tears up the tree’s foliage, leaving it looking tattered and ragged.


19 posted on 04/16/2014 1:55:15 AM PDT by Little Pig (Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.)
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To: Little Pig; Errant

Thanks


21 posted on 04/16/2014 4:09:33 AM PDT by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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