By choosing the right tree for the right space, you can avoid the problems shown on this page.

The tree in the photo right has outgrown its space and is damaging the concrete sidewalk.

In the photo below, the trees are growing too tall for their location near wires.

Here are some resources to help you give your trees the best possible start.

• Tree Planting Guide

• Care of Newly Planted Trees

• Woody Landscape Plants: Selection and Planting

• Landscape Tree Appraisal

• Tree Injuries: Prevention and care

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Ten Rules for Planting Trees (30 KB pdf)

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