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Mountain Ash tree planting

BooBoo Face , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 11:56:17 PM

We were given a 4 ftMountain Ash Tree this spring.We planted it about11 ft 
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from the house.l was told it is an ornamental tree.It was about the only 
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place we could put it.It grew a couple feet this summer and now l am 
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worried it is to close to the house.If you know anything about these trees 
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and their growth habit let me know.Should we remove it?Will it do any 
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damage?Would it be ok to leave?
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wild thannnggg , Monday, 16th of August 2010 08:45:04 PM

which type of mountain ash? there spread can be anywhere from  
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20' - 40'. so they need to be 10' - 20' away from the house. there growth  
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rate is medium. so you have about 10-15 years before it encroaches upon  
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your home. you can also have it pruned (by a certified arborist) so that  
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it isn't touching your home.  
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