Inground Pool Question

LOL, I know what you are all thinking... This is a coal forum I want to put a couple of trees in my back yard to provide shade in some parts of my yard when we get tired of being in the sun. I went on some pool forums and there really isnt too much on landscaping around the pool. I tried to join a couple of those forums but there are closed to new members. My question is: My pool is an inground pool. Will tree roots eventually interfere with the underground plumbing and concrete pool walls? Has anyone here had any issues already with tree root pool problems. Im guessing its not that big of deal because there really isnt anything mentioned on the pool forums. Im not looking to plant any 90' oaks 6 feet from my pool, but I would like to put in some small to mid size decorative trees to make my backyard more "homey" Thanks everyone, ScubaSteve

By the time any roots become a problem for you you'll be dead. Plant away, Enjoy!

If anything,I'd make sure the type of trees you chose won't be sending anything into the pool during the seasons. You,know,helicopters from Maple trees,those lovely crabapples,needles from pines,etc. Look on the bright side,if it all goes down the tubes for you,turn the thing into a Coalbunker with a hardcover and an auger....Now your in the drivers' seat!

If they are 20' or more away from the pool roots should not be an issue...
The wind and rain will drop 'stuff' from the tree canopy into the pool...

My buddy lives in Barnegat and I know he very sandy soil down there; check your local nursery for shade trees that will tolerate your soil conditions.

You may want to plant a money tree, a pool can be a $$$ trap. A season pass for a public pool would be less than the chemicals. I have to admit it would be nice to have my own , just don't tell my wife

To solve the shade question beside his pool my dad constructed a wood frame "arbor" and planted Wisteria to fill in the canopy The Wisteria filled in fast and has a pretty flower but not as many leaves to mess up your pool. Now he has a well shaded area that seats 5 or 6. The bbq is under it too. Just a thought. Lisa

lowfog01 wrote:To solve the shade question beside his pool my dad constructed a wood frame "arbor" and planted Wisteria to fill in the canopy The Wisteria filled in fast and has a pretty flower but not as many leaves to mess up your pool. Now he has a well shaded area that seats 5 or 6. The bbq is under it too. Just a thought. Lisa

Best idea is from Lisa. Grape arbor is also very pleasant.

My in laws have a grape arbor. It looks good and works well.

I had a Japanese maple the previous home owner had planted and it was a nightmare in the fall.

I'd think long and hard before I planted anything that drops it's leaves near my pool.

Stay away from Weeping WIllows. They are fast growing and seek water.

I ended up planting an autumn Sunset Maple, but t is about 30 ft from the pool