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How Close to a Septic System Can Magnolia Trees Be Planted?
I would like to plant a magnolia tree in my front yard. How close can I plant to the leech field for my septic tank.
Posted by Ora Paine on May 8, 2015
Marianne's Response
Trees should be at least 20 feet from septic fields but Magnolia trees do not have the invasive root systems that popular, cedar and beech trees do so if you planted it within 15 feet it would not interfere.
Keep growing,
Marianne Binetti
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