Why didn’t our ancestors plant a fig tree near the house?

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It can also cause problems for infrastructure, especially underground utilities.

 

The roots wrap around water, sewer, and other pipes, and can even damage or puncture them. If you ask anyone who has ever had problems with fig trees, they’ll probably tell you that the further away from the house you move them, the better.

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