Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Connecticut

Re: Property Rights

Here's the straight answer. You may plant anywhere on your side of the line. Your neighbor may trim anything on his side of the line (on the ground or in the air), with the proviso that he may not kill your plants.

But why go straight to your legal "rights" before considering your social responsibilities? The best way to avoid future problems is to talk your plans over with your neighbor first. Maybe there's a plan that will please both of you -- and if so, maybe you two could split the cost and the work. Then there won't be an issue of you cutting down each other's stuff.