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What Trees Are Safe To Plant Near a Septic Tank?

11/13/2019

 
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With full pipes going deep all through your yard, trees near a septic tank create lots of questions about what and where you can plant trees. Keep reading the article below to find out what trees are safe to plant near a septic tank.

What Trees are Safe to Plant Near a Septic Tank

​It doesn’t matter what you’ve read. This isn't crazy. The right type of tree can aid the system by avoiding erosion and keeping the water running smoothly.


Plants that work best usually have delicate, green stems and are well-adjusted to the rainfall in your area. This includes wildflowers, grass, annuals, bulbs, and perennials. Trees are okay as long as you pick one with shallow roots and put it a reasonable distance away from the septic tank. If you want to know which trees should go near your septic tank, contact a company that specializes in tree service in York.

Are Fruit Trees, Oak Trees, or Japanese Maple Trees Okay to Plant?  
It can be done, but it’s a complicated situation. Tree roots are compelled to follow the water. So, if you plant shrubs or trees too close to your septic system, they can cut into the pipes and jam them, which destroys the system and the water flow to and in your home.

The plants named above are typically a better choice for planting near a septic tank. Truthfully, you can put flowers like those as well as grass right over the system.

When planted correctly, trees with non-invasive, shallow roots are not a problem to use. That means both crabapples and white oaks are appropriate choices. You’ll possibly want to avoid Japanese maple trees. Maples are infamous for blocking pipes.

Other fruit trees aren’t a solid match either. Any vegetation put near your septic tank might be in danger from viral or bacterial contamination.

​The bottom line is if you want to plant any type of foliage near your septic tank, get in touch with a
tree care specialist to find out if you can what trees or plants you should use.


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