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Old 08-21-2017, 05:38 AM
 
Location: Falls Church, Fairfax County
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Most are silver maples and the trees are weak. Not all trees are good quality

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Where did you get the information on the number of silver maples? I have a black walnut, which I am not fond of, and two beautiful sycamores that are each around 80' tall. Love those sycamores.

I am considering planting a white oak in the back corner of the lot.
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Old 08-21-2017, 06:11 AM
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Location: Where my bills arrive
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Most are silver maples and the trees are weak. Not all trees are good quality

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I agree that silver maples are not the best choice but a young strong tree doesn't need to be taken down on the chance that problems will arise in 30 years. I have swamp maples and although we have lost some due to weather others are doing fine.
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Old 08-23-2017, 06:59 PM
 
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I personally wouldn't put a huge house on my lot at the expense of the backyard, but I like a big backyard. Some people don't care. There will still be plenty of trees in Vienna in 20 years though. Just find the house that's perfect for you and be happy there, whether it's Vienna or somewhere else. If you get a house with a big enough yard you can have as many trees as you want and you won't even be able to notice whether your neighbor has 3 or 10.
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Old 09-07-2017, 08:27 AM
 
Location: Falls Church City
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I personally wouldn't put a huge house on my lot at the expense of the backyard, but I like a big backyard. Some people don't care. There will still be plenty of trees in Vienna in 20 years though. Just find the house that's perfect for you and be happy there, whether it's Vienna or somewhere else. If you get a house with a big enough yard you can have as many trees as you want and you won't even be able to notice whether your neighbor has 3 or 10.
It is not an efficient design of a neighborhood to build houses on large lots. The bank also appraises larger homes so overall it is better to build a larger home on a smaller lot .
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Old 09-07-2017, 08:56 AM
 
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It is not an efficient design of a neighborhood to build houses on large lots.

What do you describe as neighborhood efficiency? I've never cared about "efficiency" when looking at neighborhoods.
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Old 09-07-2017, 05:47 PM
 
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Most trees in the areas are bad and shouldn't be near homes.
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Why?

Personally, I love trees - from the small showy varieties like Japanese Maples, to the spectacular like Weeping Cherries and then the Grande Dames like the Pin Oaks and the American Chestnuts I've been fortunate enough to see ( https://www.acf.org/va/about/our-newsletter-the-bur/) When I purchased my previous houses, I bought with mature trees on site. That was a plus in my book, but as the homeowner responsible for them, I am very conscious that I will incur costs for them in care, maintenance, cleanup, and most particularly when things go wrong.

Simplest approach is to buy a lot with no trees on it. But, if you love trees, there are some basic inspection points you can do as a potential buyer, and as a home owner.

1. Does the tree have noticeable dead spots?
2. Is it being strangled by ivy?
3. Is it hanging on facing death from known tree killers in the area like pests or diseases?
4. Is something horrible happening to the roots or crown like sidewalks, driveways, utility crews armed with cherry pickers and chainsaws, etc.?

Scientific American has a useful article on some other ways to assess tree vulnerability
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com...le-in-a-storm/
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Old 09-11-2017, 07:14 AM
 
Location: MID ATLANTIC
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Our little HOA is getting ready to spend 35K for 30 year old tree removal. All of their roots have disrupted sidewalks and cement stairases. I am sure when those trees were planted, no one imagined they would be the monters they became.
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Old 09-11-2017, 07:46 AM
 
Location: Washington, DC
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What do you describe as neighborhood efficiency? I've never cared about "efficiency" when looking at neighborhoods.
It appears the city of Houston cared too much about efficiency.
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Old 09-13-2017, 08:33 PM
 
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It appears the city of Houston cared too much about efficiency.
As a former resident of Houston, Houston is perhaps the least efficient city as far as zoning and planning goes. All ad hoc. Not thinking of the future at any point. Very reactionary.
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Old 09-14-2017, 06:07 AM
 
Location: Washington, DC
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As a former resident of Houston, Houston is perhaps the least efficient city as far as zoning and planning goes. All ad hoc. Not thinking of the future at any point. Very reactionary.
My context was efficient in building subdivision after subdivision (sprawl) with no regard for proper city and environmental planning. Real Estate profits over safety and sustainability. Part of why the flooding was so bad.
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