Poison from beech trees?

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  • 30th March 2019 at 3:09 pm #52670

    andrewp
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    Does anyone know if there is any truth to the idea that beech trees poison the soil underneath them? If so will a beech hedge affect vegetables planted along side them?

    30th March 2019 at 6:55 pm #52675

    Cleansweep
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    Known to be toxic to dogs if quantities of beechnuts are eaten, especially the husks. Less concentrated poison than acorns. I have not heard that this tree has any direct effect on crops, other than depriving them of water, nutrients and light. Any competitive species is unwelcome at close proximity.

    3rd April 2019 at 5:17 pm #52697

    andrewp
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    Thanks, that seems to be the consensus from most sources that I’ve checked.

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