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Sambucus Mexicana - how close to house is ok?

akle
13 years ago

Hi

I am in Los Angeles in Zone 10 and have a 1920s bungalow. I'm thinking of planting a Sambucus Mexicana to the east of the house. It would get partial sun (2 hours below 8 feet high and 5 hours above 8 feet high.

Is planting it 6 feet from the house safe for the foundation? I read on UFEI (www.ufei.org) that it has low rot damage potential so hoping this could work. On the UFEI site, it says roots rarely damage foundations but I have heard of problems.

Thanks,

Ari

Here is a link that might be useful: UFEI - root damage

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