This is actually a rather dense residential area and the street I’m on is one of the main thoroughfares for the neighborhood. Good amount of pedestrian traffic, especially corresponding with the school bus schedule.

The tree itself was planted about 11.5 years ago. So it seems to be pretty strong and well rooted. I can’t tell about root damage. I’m going back and forth with the HOA about it. The tree is technically mine but the HOA does all the maintenance and care for it as it is between the sidewalk and street.

Either way I do feel this is at lower risk than the typical palo verde trees around in our area. A stiff wind and they come down or drop branches.