5 of the Worst Trees to Plant near Your House
TPS (Trees, Palms, and Stumps) Tree Lopping is here to help you plan your landscaping and give you advice on which trees you shouldn’t plant near your house.
So, if you wished for some of the following trees, you’d better think twice and consult the best tree service company in the Brisbane, Redlands, Logan, and Gold Coast area – TPS Tree Lopping. Its professional and well-experienced arborists will definitely help you make the right choice.
Now, let’s see which are, the top 5 worst trees to plant near your house:
- Fig Tree
In general, figs grow well in the Gold Coast climate and are actually quite a common choice among people. However, even though they are such beautiful trees, figs aren’t the best tree choice since they do require a lot of space to grow. Namely, the roots of a fig tree are so invasive and span across large areas which means that you should plant figs within a minimum of a 25-meter radius of your house or any structures, pathways, underground plumbing, and fences.
- Tipuana Tree
Tipuana trees grow extremely large – up to 20 meters in height and 30 meters in width. Yes, they will provide your yard with excellent shade but do you really have the space? Similar to figs, tipuana tree roots are also really extensive, which is only one reason why you should avoid planting it. Second, tipuana tree produces helicopter-style seed pods which spread through the air quite easily. This means that you shouldn’t be surprised if you notice another tipuana growing on your lot.
- Cocos Palm
Also known as Queen Palms, cocos palms are also common on the Gold Coast. You can distinguish them from other palm types thanks to the tall smooth grey trunk and small berry seeds. But, why are cocos palms on the list of the worst trees to plant? The truth is, they are actually on the pest species list by the Gold Coast City Council, meaning that cocos palms are very fast-growing and spread seeds on their own. So, you’d better consult a professional arborist if you don’t want to ask for palm tree removal later.
- Bamboo
Yes, bamboos are not technically trees, yet people think of them as such and wish to have them in their yards. But, did you know that bamboos are actually one of the fastest growing plants in the entire world? Sounds amazing, right? On the Gold Coast, depending on the bamboo type, it can grow up to 12 meters and more. In other words, bamboos provide great privacy but they also make remarkable debris and need constant maintenance. If you leave your bamboo without professional arborist’s service, it can easily transform your yard into a dense forest.
- Poinciana Tree
And last but not least, and similar to the first two on the list, you should avoid planting poincianas because their root system is quite invasive and large. But, that’s not all! Even though they are extremely lovely when in bloom, their wide and low growing canopy requires ‘the right space’ to grow. If planted near any structures, constant directional pruning is needed, which can affect the symmetry of the canopy. So, you’d better avoid them, too!
For any other professional advice, get in touch with TPS Tree Lopping and let them help you transform your yard into a lovely-looking, paradise-like place to relax in.
