Urban Trees Site and Tree Selection Developed by: Sheldon Hammond, Northwest District ANR Program Development Coordinator In Cooperation with The University.

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Urban Trees Site and Tree Selection Developed by: Sheldon Hammond, Northwest District ANR Program Development Coordinator In Cooperation with The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Urban Forestry Issue Team

Asking the Right Questions What is the purpose of the tree? What are the characteristics of the planting site? What are the characteristics of the tree?

Why Plant a Tree? Provide shade Provide aesthetics in the landscape Improve air quality Reduce storm-water runoff and improve water quality Create wildlife habitat Reduce noise levels Provide screening and privacy

What are the Site Factors? Soil characteristics Environmental conditions Planting space Site location Maintenance requirements

Site Factors Soil characteristics Texture Compaction Moisture & drainage Fertility and pH Temperature Contamination Salt

Site Factors Environmental Conditions Light patterns Temperature extremes Precipitation Wind patterns Air quality

Site Factors Planting Space

Site Factors Site location Paved areas Structures Utility lines Site activities

Site Factors Maintenance Requirements

What is the Right Tree? Growth factors Soil requirements Other Environmental requirements Maintenance requirements

Right Tree Growth Factors Mature size and shape Growth rate Branching pattern Leaves Flowers, fruit, seeds and bark

Right Tree Soil requirements

Right Tree Other environmental factors Hardiness zone Wind and storm damage Light requirements Pollution tolerance Insect and disease tolerance

Right Tree Maintenance requirements

Types of Tree Stock Bare-Root Ball and Burlap (B&B) Container

Selecting a Tree Qualities to look for: Healthy, well balanced crown with dark green foliage Straight trunk with evenly distributed branches with wide angles Healthy white roots with good lateral distribution No insect or disease problems

Acknowledgements This publication/training was funded in full or in part by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program as recommended by the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC).