Tree Roots Near Foundation

Question

I currently have Norway maples and ash trees growing right next to my house, whose root systems are entering the foundation. I need to remove them. But I really want some trees on my small lot. Which trees have the deepest tap roots and the least aggressive horizontal roots so that I can plant some trees and not worry about root issues in the future. I thought of native oaks or hickories or even catalpa. What do you think? Are there better choices?

Answer 1

Japanese maple, dogwood, and lilac all make suitable foundation plantings, though any tree needs to be planted at least 5 feet from the foundation and 3 feet for shrubs. This article has some other suggestions that you may like:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/foundation-plants.htm