Why not every summer resident will risk planting a thuja on their plot: how the plant can be dangerous

03.09.2023 20:19

Thuja is often used to create spectacular landscape designs, as the plant looks beautiful and acts as a kind of "living fence".

However, not every summer resident will risk planting thuja on their plot.

This is due to both unpleasant omens and quite objective reasons, said landscape designer and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert for the online publication BelNovosti.

Why you should think before you start planting thuja

Signs

It is believed that thuja is safe for the owner of the site only during the period of its growth and development. As soon as the plant is fully grown, it will begin to attract troubles and misfortunes.

It is believed that thuja can even bring death into the house.

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Objective reasons

Thuja has a particularly negative effect on pear trees, so plants should be planted as far apart as possible. Thuja even has a negative effect on lawns and paths, since its root system is located close to the surface.

Also, do not forget that the thuja is quite tall. Therefore, the presence of shaded areas will be provided.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. Why you should think before you start planting thuja
  2. Signs
  3. Objective reasons