[Avodah] walking between 2 women

[Micha Berger]

On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 08:22:39AM -0400, Zev Sero wrote:
> Not a very grand one, but a forest path or a garden path would be less
> than 4 amos wide.  So might a walking trail in a park.

Between two palm trees (perhaps only date palms) that are less than 6'
apart. Think about how often you see palm trees that close together.
And when palm trees are that close together, they grow at an angle
away from each other.

>From <http://www.ehow.com/info_8760323_consequences-palm-trees-3-feet.html>
    ...
    Ultimately, planting any palm in multiples that are spaced only 3
    feet apart [that being the distance in the question -micha] will
    lead to problems. Close spacing causes the long, slender roots to
    interlock and tangle, absorbing the same water and nutrients in the
    same area. More watering and fertilizing may be needed to keep the
    palms from yellowing or displaying stunted growth. High concentrations
    of palm roots in a small area can compromise the anchoring qualities
    of the roots, too. Roots push up to the soil surface. Palms, which
    are naturally wind-resistant, may not be able to withstand winds as
    well and crowded-root plants may topple or tear-up nearby palms if
    one tips over. Or, if winds are very strong, the mass of tangled
    roots may not allow the tall palm to sway and rock naturally,
    creating a harsh load on the trunk, causing it to snap off instead.

Palm trees need their space, and therefore this din involves a rare
metzi'us.

Tir'u baTov!
-Micha

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