Why You Can't Plant a Birch Tree Near Your House: It's Not About Superstition

03.04.2024 22:07

Want to shelter a white-trunked beauty birch on your property? Consider one very simple but important nuance.

Birch trees should never be planted near a house, and this is not due to superstition.

As agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh explained, a birch tree growing near a house can cause serious damage to property.

According to the expert, this tree has a number of features that need to be kept in mind and not forgotten.

Expert advice

Kovrizhnykh explained: "The birch develops and grows very quickly. It often reaches 30 meters in height and two meters in width."

birch tree
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However, the most remarkable fact is that the root system of this tree is very powerful, capable of quickly destroying the foundation of a house.

The expert also added: "A tall birch tree can touch power lines with its branches. It is better to place it in a safe and spacious place."

Earlier we talked about what needs to be planted between strawberry rows.

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