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NEED HELP - Large Eucalyptus in my plot. Planning to build a house.

6 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

There is a large eucalyptus (?) tree of over 40 feet growing (which will be in the backyard of the proposed plan) in our plot. (pic 1)
We want to build a house in that plot where the small back yard is about 9 feet wide (pic 2)
Soil type is red laterite
Area receives moderate rains for about 6 months a year
We want to retain the eucalyptus but doesn't want its roots affecting the foundation (branches falling is not an issue for us)
Is it possible to not fell / cut / prune the tree (keeping its full size) and yet build the house without its roots affecting the foundation (using root barriers or something like that)
Afterall, the tree was there first. And we do love to have huge shade coming from that end (scorching tropical sun)

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Done AndGone
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
A rule of thumb is that the distance between the house and a eucalyptus should be 2/3 the height of the tree. So if the tree is maybe 45 feet, you'd want the house to be a little over 29 feet away. As well as any new root growth that could affect your house, cutting into a root system compromises the stability of the tree. Also, even if the existing roots are deep, driving over the area with heavy construction machinery could compact the soil enough to affect the health of the tree. That's not to say that you shouldn't try, just be aware in case it becomes necessary to cut the tree down later. Good luck and enjoy your new home!
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Oni Ray
6 years ago
We have a gigantic 45-yr old coconut tree (about 50ft tall) in our backyard, about 8-9 feet away from our house, and it hasn't damaged the foundation.

There's also an Eucalyptus in front of our neighbor's house, just about 5/6ft away from the house itself, and it has been there for as long as I can remember (should be over two decades easily). So you should be alright IMO, but do check with somebody more knowledgeable before deciding either way.
HXE.one thanked Oni Ray
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Thank you. Too bad a few people have to ruin this for everyone else. Bye and thanks again.

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