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Oak Tree Roots Near Driveway: Long-Term Outlook

Minor Lifting Decades Away

6-year-old oak 3 ft from driveway, 4 ft from sidewalk. Root lifting possible but 30–50 years off, minor. Too large to transplant. Enjoy the tree; future hump is manageable.

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