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It will certainly alter the look of the yard and may look odd at first but
I
think they are to large for the lot and after a couple of years we would
never miss them???


Or plant new trees of a better size and location. Takes 10+ years to get
the benefits of the shade though.

Hardwood may take a lot longer. It may be worthwhile to have an arborist
take a look, esp. if a healthy tree. Regular care can open up the top
so's
the roof doesn rot and it doesn't drop branches all over the place. If
it is half dead, it's another story. I like big trees )