What kind of tree would be best to plant with these conditions?
We live in zone 6, I would like something fast growing or at least something that looks nice when not fully mature. We live in town so we need something with deep or small roots, as we are going to plant it between the neighbors yard and our concrete driveway. We currently have 2 over grown pine trees that will be cut down where the new tree will be planted, so I assume the soil will be some what acidic from the pine trees. We also may consider some kind of shrub or hedge. -zone 6 -fast growing -acidic soil / well drained -roots that wont damage driveway or sewer lines
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- Ornamental pear (Pyrus calycarea) trees would do well in your conditions. They grow slowly, but have pretty blossoms in the spring and the glossy leaves turn beautiful colors (ranging from yellow to crimson) in the fall. They can grow to 40 feet, but when bordered by your driveway, it's likely they wouldn't grow more than 20 feet.
- A redbud or a magnolia might be a good option. I personally don't like ornamental pears, they smell funny, and are a soft wood that can be easily damaged by ice or snow. My 6 year old Bradford pear split in half during the last snow and had to be removed.
