Trees and shrubs for particular situations

Some questions  Why is the tree being planted?  What is the size and location of the planting site?  What is the soil like?  What maintenance will be done?

You might choose the tree :  To suit the site e.g. pH, drainage, compaction, climate,exposure  Because of its looks –  Shape - form e.g.. Weeping  Texture  Colour – of foliage, bark,seasonal colour or changes  Size of tree – future size, spread

You might choose the tree :  As a particular cultivar for shape or colour  For timber?  Tolerance e.g. to salt, shade  Because it is less susceptible to disease or insect/mammal attack  Because it is native  For special site requirements e.g reclamation or urban developments

You might choose the tree :  For wildlife  As a windbreak  As a particular provenance or origin  FILE/fcpn8.pdf FILE/fcpn8.pdf FILE/fcpn8.pdf

You might choose the tree :  FOR SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES –  Why is the tree being planted?  What purpose do you want the tree(s) to fulfill?  Climate change?

Trees for :  Woodlands

Hedges

Woodland edge

Screening

Windbreaks

Small garden

Large parks/greenspace

Street trees