1. More Trees Please! Adapted from Penn State Cooperative Extension
Why and How we should plant more trees.

2. Why Plant Trees?
Why Me?

3. Where To Plant? 1. Look UP! - Are there overhead utility lines?
- How tall can the tree get?

4. Where To Plant? Look AROUND!
- Is there a house, road or sidewalk nearby?
- Are there other trees nearby?
- How much sunlight does this spot get?
- Is there a hose nearby to water the tree?

5. Where To Plant? 3. Look DOWN! - Are there underground utility lines?
- Is there good soil?

6. What To Plant? (Species Selection)
How big?
Evergreen or Deciduous?
Flowering Tree?
Fruit Tree?
What shape?

7. Select Tree Species to Fit Site
Function or use
Adaptability
Soil characteristics
Pest susceptibility
Maintenance requirements

8. Desirable Tree Characteristics
Strong Straight Trunk
Vigorous growth
No Split or broken branches
Evenly spaced branches
No narrow branch angles
No wounds
Well formed roots, kept moist
1-1/2 Inch Caliper, B&B

9. Which Tree Would You Choose?

10. Types of Tree Stock
Balled & Burlapped
Container Grown
Bare Root

11. Balled and Burlapped Trees
Advantages
Traditional method
No bound roots
Over 2” caliper
Disadvantages
Heavy
Limited time for lifting
90%+ roots lost
Establishment time
May have extra soil over roots

12. Container Grown Trees Advantages Ease of handling
Extends planting time
Lightweight soil
Many species, sizes available
Normally under 2” caliper
Disadvantages
May distort roots

13. Bare Root Trees Advantages Reduced weight Less costly
Permits full examination of roots
Disadvantages
Limited planting time
Specialized handling
Usually wholesale only

14. How to Plant a Bare Root Tree

15. Aftercare Water and Mulch!

16. Re-mulching No “volcano” mulching
Replace organic mulch every 1-2 years, 2-3” deep