[College of ACES] [University of Illinois] [Illinois CES]

Re: New build house adjacent to protected trees

TYoung1710@aol.com
Wed, 27 May 1998 16:55:54 -0500

There are only two permanent solutions for the garage, and one that will not damage the tree...
1) Remove the tree

2) Move the garage wall sufficiently (several feet) to allow for tree growth for a number of years.

There is no other solution, (e.g., root pruning or trunk carving) that will not inflict serious damage to the tree.

For detailed information on trees and construction, consider obtaining this book which will give you all the information you need (and much more!): "Trees and Development", Matheny and Clark, 1997, available at this site...

http://www2.champaign.isa-arbor.com/publications/publications.html

Torrey