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What trees can be planted right next to a house without causing damage to the foundation? Are cedars OK?
Last Updated: May 14, 2008
Trees should never be planted right next to the foundation of a house to avoid damage to the exterior of the house and the foundation. You need to take into consideration the mature size of any planting. The red cedar has a height of 15 to 20 feet and is 6 to 8 feet wide when mature. Whether the site is sunny/shady, wet/dry, sand, clay, or loam are all factors that will affect the selection of the tree you plant. Appropriate shrubs should be considered but, again, the final mature size of these shrubs is important.
You do not want a planting that will provide cover for an intruder or screen a window or door so effectively that someone could enter unseen.
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