What Is A Safe Distance To Keep Between A Tree And My House?

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The distance between your home and a tree planting should be determined by the mature width of the tree’s canopy. Trees should be planted at least a distance of 1/2 of their mature canopy width from a home. For example, if a tree’s canopy at maturity is 40 feet wide, it should be planted at least 20 feet from your home.

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