River birches, for instance, can handle wet areas, but their root systems are relatively shallow.
Weeping beeches also have less aggressive roots and their trailing branches have all the charm of weeping willows.
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Bradford Pear
Bradford pears flower in spring and theyre commonly planted in gardens and along neighborhood streets.
But these trees arent recommended by tree pros for proximity to buildings.
Bradford pears have poor branch structures, which makes them highly susceptible to limb failure, says Kasprzak.
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Their roots are mildly intrusive too.
Avoiding these trees all together is the best way to limit their spread.
Of the all members of the maple family,silver mapleshave the most intrusive roots, warns Kasprzak.
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Aside from silver maples, its also a good idea to avoid planting Norway maples.
But these trees are on the decline in many areas due to invasive emerald ash borers.
If you do plant them, theyll need immediate and consistent treatment to survive.
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