Since there’s likely a bunch of horticulturists and electrical engineers on the site, I thought it’s be best to ask here. I have some buried power lines (and century link and mediacom) running along the back edge of my back yard where I’d like to plant a tree or two for shading purposes as well to block the site lines of the condos and duplexes they’re building behind us. I am wondering how close I can plant a tree to a buried power line without creating issues. Any input would be appreciated!
I work at a utility. GET a locate and call the utility and ask for advice. It's a safety issue for you the homeowner and for any utility workers not just now but into the future.
I'm not a utility shill, I've just seen way too many dig-ins, injuries and unintended arbor issues decades later.
I work with the big pipelines and you'd be amazed at how many professional construction companies routinely hit buried facilities not to mention the local homeowners and the havoc they can do to a neighborhood with THEIR antics around utilities.
That's your daily utility safety moment!