Oak tree starting to grow very close to the house. Will it have to go?

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Rather surprised to discover a very young oak tree growing unbidden at the front of the house. It's only about 6 feet from the front wall. Is it ultimately going to have to be moved to avoid root damage to the foundations?

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You don’t really want ant trees growing that close to your house. Pull it up.
 
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Best to move it this coming winter, whilst it's still young enough to be moved, or I suppose you could keep it pruned tiny...
 
find somewhere in the countryside where you could move it to, then you could occasionally visit it and say hello. I have done that with quite a lot I have found growing as weeds in the garden, it is quite satisfying watching them turn into proper trees.
 
I've got an oak in a pot, and spotted another growing in the hedge. Squirrels keep hiding acorns and forgetting about them.
 

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