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1 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

2 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?

3 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

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

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

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

7 Site Factors Planting Space

8 Site Factors Site location Paved areas Structures Utility lines Site activities

9 Site Factors Maintenance Requirements

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

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

12 Right Tree Soil requirements

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

14 Right Tree Maintenance requirements

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

16 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

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18 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).

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