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Before planting a tree, first figure out where it will go, so that you can figure out what you want it to do.
Do you have power lines and telephone lines crossing your property? Planting a red oak underneath those lines, with its growth of five feet a year, will mean that you will either be cutting back - or cutting down - your tree in just a few years. Better to put a tree like that in a wide-open space, where it has room to grow. A variety of cherry tree would be a better choice.
Want trees on either side of the entrance walk to your house? You want a pair of birches, which grows vertically and won't block your sidewalk. Think that maple would look good right next to your house? Bet you won't think so when it is taking down your gutter and downspout - and you have to call the tree service. Want to plant a hedge that will block your view from the neighbor you can't stand? It would be best to buy one that doesn't drop its leaves in the winter.
The best idea is to think into the future, do your homework and deal with a reputable nursery. A good place to start is by asking your friends and neighbors who they would recommend. The key is to ask questions before you plant. |
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