Try to find a planting site at least 15 feet from these potential trouble spots. If so, try to move your planting site away from them if possible. A future gas leak could kill a tree. Tree roots sometimes grow into water and sewer lines and clog them up. If you are ordering a tree, be sure the tree you order is suitable for the hardiness zone you live in.
Hardiness zones are areas of similar growing conditions.
To find out what hardiness zone you live in, call your local county extension office or local nursery. Some tree catalogs have a hardiness zone map included in them. Trees suitable for one hardiness zone may not do well in another zone. Buy good quality planting stock. A bargain tree may turn out to be a greater expense later on.