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Tree selection for urban and suburban landscapes
Trees
grow well only when matched to site conditions. This requires a site visit. Trees able to grow on site
can then be chosen. Inclusion of
ornamental traits like crown shape, flower color, etc. can then narrow the list.
There are five components to choosing trees for a planting site. Begin by evaluating 1) site attributes above and below ground, 2) potential site modifications and 3) tree maintenance (management) capabilities. Then 4) choose desirable tree attributes, and 5) select appropriate trees for the site. It is a process that many people do not undertake.
See: Site
evaluation form that can serve to guide you through the evaluation process.
Tree selection tools Tree fact sheets Uncommon zone 8-9
Uncommon zone 9-11 Invasive plants Native trees
Site evaluation and species selection (pdf)
