According to popular belief, you can’t plant a birch tree in the yard of a house – it will bring trouble.
And there is a grain of truth in this. We explain why it is really better to plant a birch tree behind the gate.
Why you can't plant a birch tree near your house
The fact is that this tree has a very powerful root system, capable of destroying the foundation of a house.
In addition, birch draws all the useful substances from the soil; nothing will grow near this tree.
And if you suffer from allergies, you shouldn’t plant a birch tree even behind the gate.
Birch pollen can cause a severe allergic reaction.