Tree on developer's plot

A maple is a great tree. We have several species, but rather "small-growing" bushes. Our neighbor paid a small fortune for a larger tree in solitaire position with a large crown. I would look forward to it if I were you :) Regards

The main problem for us is the distance to the basement and the [Versorgungsleitungen].

We would prefer a Japanese maple rather than one that grows 15m high. Ideally, we would like a fruit tree.

You can also plant the fruit tree and transplant the maple, as the construction expert advised.


Greetings

I would try again to talk to the developer about the location of the tree. How large will your property be? Do you see more suitable spots on your property? If nothing helps, I would -- as discussed -- transplant the tree later on my property. If it is planted now, you can transplant it next autumn without much risk. A 2-meter-high tree can also be transplanted on your own.

Furthermore, of course, you can also negotiate with the developer about the type of tree. Arguments could be: proof that the type you want meets the requirements of the [B-Plan] and of course no additional costs for the developer. ;-)

Hello Heiko

I assume the developer chose the maple because it is very cheap to purchase and grows well.
2 meters from the house would be too close for me. The roots take on considerable dimensions after a few years and break everything in their way.
A 2-meter maple is not huge. After one year you can certainly pull it out of the ground, cut the roots again, and plant it somewhere else. If not on your own property, then on another.
And if you like a fruit tree better, just plant one like that. It would be better somewhat further away from the house. I have also dug such concrete drainage channels vertically into the ground. 120mm. They are meant to prevent the roots just below the surface from lifting everything up. So far it works quite well. Such a piece weighs 340 kg. Still easy to move. I smoothed the surface with repair cement and inserted some polished semi-precious stones. I like it. And if after a few years you have fun with the fruit tree, you can graft it with several other varieties. Then you have 3-4 different types of apples (pears, plums, etc.) on one tree.

Steven