6 Feet from Pool Wall: Generally Safe
Redbud (Cercis canadensis) has a non‑aggressive, fibrous root system. At 6 ft from pool and 10 ft from house, root damage to structures is unlikely.
Canopy Considerations
- Mature spread: 20–25 ft (branches 10–15 ft from trunk).
- Leaf/flower/pod drop into pool may be a maintenance nuisance.
Pruning to 15 ft?
- Possible with annual reduction cuts after flowering.
- But constant heavy pruning stresses the tree and ruins natural form.
- Better: accept the size or relocate now while young.
Decision
Monitor for 1–2 years. If pool debris is intolerable, transplant in fall to a more suitable spot.
