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Spacing Guidelines for Residential Yard Trees <br />Spacing requirements <br />by tree size Large 45’ tall and higher <br />30’ 16’ 15’ <br />15’ <br />10’ 12’ to 15’8’ to 10’ <br />Medium 25’ to 45’ Small Up to 25’ <br />Source: Sacramento Tree Foundation <br />If you plant more than one tree, make sure they are sited far enough apart to allow full growth of both trees. Trees should be placed 12 to 30 feet apart depending on their ultimate size <br />Knowing the type of soil, water needs, and eventual size of the tree will help you select the best tree for your yard. <br />Fence <br />12’ - 30’ <br />Foundation <br />Plant at least 8 feet from sidewalks and driveways, 15 feet from home founda-tions and swimming pools, and 6 feet from fences. <br />15’ <br />15’ <br />10’ 10’ 10’ <br />8’ 6’ 6’6’6’6’ <br />Spacing from <br />other trees <br />Spacing from <br />building foundations <br />Spacing from sidewalks. <br />curbs and driveways <br />Spacing from limbs to <br />overhead wires <br />Spacing from trunk at maturity <br />to in-ground electrical lines <br />Spacing from trunk at maturity <br />to in-ground gas lines <br />Deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves) will help cool your home in the summer and allow the sun to warm it in the winter. <br />Planting the right tree on the South, West, and East side of your home allows trees to shade your home and lower energy costs. <br />Residence is shaded from the harsh summer sun. <br />Site your tree where the tree can grow to its full size. <br />EW <br />N <br />S <br />BEFOREYOU DIGCALL 811