Planting too close together?

[boostnut]

I've got a few trees coming a week from now & I'm not sure if I've got adequate spacing laid out for them.

The first is a 2.5" swamp white oak which I have marked 48' from where tree #2 will be. Tree #2 is a 2.5" fall fiesta sugar maple.

The third is a 3.5" shademaster locust, it will be 40' from the #2, the sugar maple.

The ground is pretty flat, no more than a foot or 2 in variation, the oak being on the highest point. What are your thoughts, am I asking for trouble here?

 

[Guido Salvage]

I think part of the answer will depend on how long you plan to be there, how much room you have and if you are attempting to shade anything in particular. A sketch of your lot would help immeasurably.

 

[B Harrison]

I would give 25' between the Oak and maple regardless of any other conditions, your yard will appreciate the space as well as the trees.

 

[Toddppm]

How old are you?

 

[Urban Forester]

Mass plantings of the same type of tree can be pretty, too.

But then if you get a host specific pest (i.e. Oak Wilt, DED, EAB, TCD) you lose ALOT!

 

[boostnut]

How old are you?

35, why?

 

[Toddppm]

Just wondering how long you have until it might be a problem:msp_smile: That far apart it would be a few decades before they're close enough to touch each other, I'd say you're safe.

 

[PJM]

You are giving those trees plenty of space to grow and mature. I have no concerns.

 

[Buckshot00]

Dude you are plenty safe. Good job .