Need advice re: to cut down a tree or not

[whatcheer]

Hi! We're here in Charlotte and we've got a beautiful nice and tall tulip tree to the side of our house with a smaller willow oak growing right beside it. The willow oak might be 30 ft tall (??). The tulip is tree is quite tall, not sure exactly. Anyway, we do love all trees but I really want to protect the older tulip tree so I'm thinking we should cut down the willow oak before it really starts impinging on the tulip tree. My question is would cutting down the willow oak have any adverse effect on the tulip tree? I'm assuming their root systems are in some sort of a relationship under there, possibly beneficial? Would cutting down the willow oak be a blow to this nutrient gathering system for the tulip tree, or would it actually be beneficial for it (more nutrients for it alone)? Anyway, I'd appreciate any thoughts.

Thank you! Chris

PS Here are a few photos of them

 

[Chainsaw Pete]

I cannot answer your question, but you might give some more information for the knowledgeable guys who will answer you.

How old is the tulip tree and is it healthy? Is the tulip likely to present a danger to your house in a few years? In 10 or 20?