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Old 02-07-2011, 06:22 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Underground electric lines

On 7/2/11 5:31 AM, Kentucky Cardinal wrote:
Is it safe to plant shrubs or trees close to (5 or 6 feet away) underground
electric lines?

Thanks



I have a valley white oak (Quercus lobata), a rosemary bush, and seven
roses growing directly over the line runs from So. Cal. Edison's
junction box to my meter. The oak has been there about 30 years.

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