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Q&A – My large yaupon hollies are planted inches from my foundation. It this too close?

Question:
My large yaupon hollies are planted inches from my foundation. It this too close?
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Answer:

Trees, which yaupon hollies are, should be planted no closer than 4 feet from your home’s foundation. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond recommends removing the plants and replacing them with something else.
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