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WHY

PLANTING

FRUIT TREES

ALONG

SIDEWALKS

IS A

TERRIBLE

IDEA?

Safety: Tripping hazards to pedestrians, especially when the fruit falls

Maintenance: Fruit trees can create a mess on the sidewalks as the fruit falls, which can
require regular cleaning
Utility disruption: Planting trees near sidewalks and underground utility lines can
pose a risk of damaging

Pests and diseases: Fruit trees can attract pests and diseases, which cause problems for
the local ecosystem.

Conflicts with pedestrian traffic: Fruit trees planted near sidewalks can interfere with
pedestrian traffic and cause congestion

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