Planting trees near the boundary in Portugal

Independent site: we are not a public authority, and this is not legal or tax advice.

You may plant trees and shrubs right up to the boundary line, unless a special law restricts the species, for example eucalyptus and acacias near houses or farmland (Código Civil, art. 1366.º).

Ask for a free check

Law

Código Civil (Decreto-Lei n.º 47344/66)

Article

1366.º, n.º 1 and 2

Rule

Planting trees and shrubs up to the dividing line is lawful

Distance

The article sets no minimum distance for ordinary trees

Special laws

Eucalyptus, acacias and other harmful trees are restricted near cultivated land, irrigated land, springs of water and urban properties

Other limits

Restrictions imposed for reasons of public interest also apply

Official text

pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=775&tabel...

Sources

pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=775&tabel...

Checked

2026-11-05