[jskrablin]

Big trees very close to a house? Not the best idea, you're always a storm away from serious damage to the house. Tree roots will also eventually damage any kind of surface around the house or house foundation. And trees with shallow roots are really probe to get knocked over in heavy wind.

[cvccvroomvroom]

There are different types of large trees with variations in structural strength of root systems that can be planted far enough away to not be a fire or mechanical hazard but close enough for shade. Minimizing surface roots by choosing the right species. Where I grew up, there was a storm with straight line winds 110 mph that took out every fence but only half of the trees and very few of the old trees.