Question: I am wondering if this serviceberry is too close to my gas and water pipes which are underground. The yellow …
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Question
I am wondering if this serviceberry is too close to my gas and water pipes which are underground. The yellow flag is where the underground lines are. Also, I have a second question. We have a large Honey Locust tree on our side yard. I know it's invasive in Massachusetts, and although native of the U.S., not native in Massachusetts. It provides lots of shade, but I want to do what is ecologically sound. What do you advise?
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Dear natalieillsley, I can't tell you for certain what species of woody plant is near the pipes, but it doesn't appear to close from the image. Gleditsia triacanthos is a non-native species that can spread from its original planting, though it rarely acts as a true invasive. I appreciate you wanting to do what is best for the landscape. Perhaps we could continue this discussion through email (ahaines[at]newenglandwild.org).
