Small apple tree, how close to foundations?

[epsilonGreedy]

I need to dig a hole to plant an apple tree that is described as a bush tree with an expect final size of 3m wide by 3m high.

 

I understand there is a general 5m minimum distance rule when planting a tree close to house foundations but it would be useful to reduce for this apple tree. The ideal position would be 3.5m from a garage with 1m deep foundations where the concrete pour was 600mm x 600mm.

 

My new build is not past final Building Control inspection yet.

[Mr Punter]

Apple trees are not that thirsty.  Unless you are on highly shrinkable clay you will be fine.

[PeterW]

No issue with an apple being close to a wall - it is how you do espalier or fan trained trees. If you want to go belt and braces then root barrier is not expensive for peace of mind 

 

https://gardenersupplies.co.uk/root-barrier-360/

[epsilonGreedy]

Hey guys just when I wanted a long rambling multi-day thread full of If, Buts and Confusion, I instead get instant clarity. I will now have to go outside and dig this hole.