Articles tagged tree selection
- Selection Factors to Consider
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Selecting a tree that will thrive in a given set of site conditions is the key to long-term tree survival. The following is a list of the site conditions to consider before selecting a tree for planting. Soil Conditions The condition... - Intermediate Sized Evergreens (6-20 feet)
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Growing 6-20 feet tall, they retain foliage year-round, and soften structural edges around foundations, under windows, at corners, or against walls. Like mid-sized shrubs, they create structure and depth in mixed plantings, and provide backdrop for... - Low Growing Evergreens (generally less than 6 feet)
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Generally growing less than 6 feet, these shrubs screen unwanted objects and views all year, can be used to stabilize slopes or embankments, and add color to winter landscapes. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from mounded to upright to... - Intermediate Sized Deciduous Trees (25-40 feet)
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Intermediate-sized trees generally grow 25-40 feet tall. Like large trees, intermediate-sized trees provide shade, warming, shelter, and privacy. They absorb noise, dirt, heat, and glare from the pavement and street. Be mindful of the growth needs... - Northern Red Oak
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Botanical Name: Quercus rubra Common Name: Northern Red Oak* Updated 12/2012 Click on an image to enlarge Form Leaf Flowers Fruit Bark Height: 60-80' Spread: 60-75' Habit/Form: Rounded... - Plant Health Care Report July 27, 2012
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July 27, 2012 Issue 2012.15 Our...