Making a leaf pile next to a tree?

Chris Mason

 

I want to make a nice leaf pile but there are very few places in my garden where I can make one, the best place in my garden that is out of the sun is a few inches away from a small holly tree, obviously the hollie's roots would go under the pile, would this cause any problems? 

 

nutcutlet

I doubt if there would be problems unless it's up against the tree