[Arid_gardener] Tree for narrow space

[Linda Drew]

Hi, Kelly

I am not an expert but I have been doing some
research on trees for narrow spaces.

Two feet is very narrow and I haven't found trees that
could grow successfully in such a restricted space. You
might look at yew pine (Podocarpus), hopbush (shrub),
and nandina (shrub) as possibilities but even these will
encroach onto the walkway.

A vine might be a more realistic alternative. You would
need to examine how much sun the space gets in summer
and in winter to choose the best vine. You might be able
construct a pergola (trellis) over the area for the vines
to grow and provide the shade you would get from a
tree if you had more space.

Linda Drew
Master Gardener

>From: "Kelly Conroy" <kconroy at indigopartners.net>
>To: <arid_gardener at CALS.arizona.edu>
>Subject: [Arid_gardener] Tree Question
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:13:20 -0700
>
>I sent a question a few weeks back and have not received a reply, so I'm
>going to try again.  Basically, I need to know what kind of tree I can
>plant within 2 feet of my home and a flagstone walkway without it
>destroying my foundation or lifting and cracking my flagstone?
>
>Please let me know.
>
>~ Kelly
>
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