Plants That Can Ruin Your Plumbing: Can Cost Extra $1,000 - $2000

Should you plant a tree in your wide front yard and which plant looks the best? Here are a few plants that you should never plant near you’re house or in small front gardens. 

Camphor Laurel – Tree Plants

These evergreen trees were introduced into Australia from far Asia in 1822. They have been planted all across Queensland for a garden ornamental. These trees can be very destructive you’re plumbing system and germinate under fences and power lines. It is a troublesome weed on farms throughout South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Not only are these trees pests when it comes to sewer lines, they are also noxious weeds, and will affect nearby plants from germinating properly nearby. 

Fig Trees & Rubber Plants – common fruit trees

The common fig tree is a deciduous, spreading, multi-trunk with smooth, grey bark that can grow up to thirty feet tall. The fig tree usually sets crops in the warm seasons, one in Spring and one in late Summer. If planting more than one of these figs, make sure to space it out about twenty to thirty feet apart. Do not plant anywhere from three and a half meters to any sewer or connection to drains. Plant a fig tree preferably in the back corner of the backyard or avoid altogether. 

Poplars – flowering plant

Poplars and populus species type plants have been planted on farms in recent times. These plants are very diverse and can grow up to 15 – 50 meters tall. The genus populus has traditionally been divided into six sections on the basis of leaf and flower characteristics. These trees are a bit of a concern, they should not be planted near front yards or near any homes. They love moisture and the roots will travel long distances, especially moisture near drain pipes. 

Willows – Salicaceae family

Also known as sallows, form of the genus Salix, around 400 species. These trees are mostly found on moist soils in cold temperature. The roots have been infamous for their toughness, size and tenacity to live. They grow fast and can expect to grow 3 – 4 feet each year. Property owners have had bad experiences with these tree roots, they will tell you to plant something different. These trees are tough and annoying and if planted close enough has the potential to wipe your underground plumbing. 

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