In Ukraine, planting 13 types of trees has been banned: what is on the list.

This year, Ukraine officially banned the planting of a whole list of trees and ornamental plants, as they are considered harmful to the environment. Find out which trees are categorically not allowed to be planted in yards and why such a ban is in place.

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Which trees are prohibited from being planted in Ukraine

The list of trees that are categorically prohibited from being planted in Ukraine includes 13 plants. These trees include:

• Ailanthus altissima
• Aralia manchurica
• Ulmus minor
• Gleditsia triacanthos
• Juglans nigra
• Quercus rubra
• Caragana arborescens
• Acer negundo
• Olea europaea subsp. europaea
• Paulownia tomentosa
• Robinia pseudoacacia
• Prunus serotina
• Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Why these trees cannot be planted in Ukraine

The issue is that all these trees spread very actively, displacing surrounding plants. Additionally, the plants on the above list damage the soil structure in gardens and orchards and do not participate in natural food chains.

Some species even have quite aggressive roots that can damage entire foundations and utilities of the house.

However, this ban applies only to new trees intended for planting in the area. If you already have any of these trees growing on your plot, do not remove it unless it poses a direct threat to the ecosystem.

Since a full-scale war is currently ongoing in Ukraine, which destroys entire forests, it is advisable to use only local trees that are considered resilient to the climate. This helps combat soil erosion, improve air quality, and preserve natural landscapes.