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The Right Tree for the Right Place
Any Friend of Tree City USA can list the many benefits of trees — shade, beauty, windbreak, privacy, cleaner air, less noise, less glare, and higher property values to name a few. But the key to these benefits is to select the right tree and plant it in the right place. The right tree in the right place not only ensures a lifetime of satisfaction, it also keeps maintenance costs low.
The benefits of trees are many — shade, beauty, windbreak, privacy, cleaner air, less noise, less glare, and higher property values to name a few.
But the key to these benefits is to select the right tree and plant it in the right place. The right tree in the right place not only ensures a lifetime of satisfaction, it also keeps maintenance costs low.
“What is right?” may sound like an exam question from a class in moral philosophy. But in the green world, it is not quite as complex. A tree’s requirements to thrive, its form or shape, its size at maturity, and its role or function in your landscape help determine the best tree to plant. Beyond that, the question enters the grey area of personal taste where what is “right” is largely a matter of opinion.
In This Bulletin
Here’s what’s inside:
- Environmental Factors to Consider – looking at factors that affect a specific tree species’ ability to thrive
- Tree Factors to Consider – looking at characteristics of tree species that determine the best tree for the best place
- What About Planters? – tips for finding success with tree planters
- Right Trees and Urban Forestry Programs – applying these considerations to the urban forest