Topiary trees not to be confused with trained trees are often also a good option.
Tree growing on roof.
Because they are constantly pruned into shape they stay relatively small.
Hardy to zone 5 kousa dogwood cornus kousa stays small for a tree with some varieties maxing out at just about 30 feet making it an excellent foundation planting for a rooftop garden.
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Responsibility for an overhanging tree.
Luckily there is plenty of choice.
The trees whose tree trunks are within your property line are considered to be part of your property and therefore your responsibility.
When you have a tree near the property line between your yard and the yard of your neighbor its branches may overhang the adjoining space.
Their leaves fall directly onto your roof or into the gutter which can lead to mold deterioration or leaks.
Removing dirt and debris on the roof once or twice a year will remove conditions that could otherwise be ideal.
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Perform that annual inspection that your warranty requires.
When designing a treehouse in a single tree it is often necessary to pass the trunk and or major branches through the walls or roof of the structure to maximize space and achieve weight balance.
A neighbor s tree can grow so that branches or roots encroach on your yard causing actual or potential.
Grey leaved trees do well on a roof.
Boundary disputes in certain cases there may be a tree that is right on the edge of the property.
Incidentally moss can benefit from the moist conditions of rain washing as it grow on the shaded side of the tree.
Tree on the courthouse roof growing out of the top of a tower the tree never seems to die which has led to speculation that the town sticks in a new one every few decades.
You ll be glad you did.
In spring the tree has small but beautiful white to pink flowers which transition to deep green summertime foliage.
Even worse if the tree is damaged or diseased a storm can cause limbs to fall onto your home.
Multi trunk trees are not only trendy but also very suitable for roof gardens.
Trees are sources of beauty as well as frequent sources of conflict between neighbors.