Where to Plant Tall Zone Trees
When you are planting new trees there are many things that
you need to keep in mind, but sadly a home owner sees the small tree they are
planting without looking into the future and that can result in trees having to
be removed when they are mature. Better planning when you first plant your
trees can ensure your trees have a long and healthy life where they are
initially planted.
There are three zones of trees – tall, medium, and low. Each
zone of tree has an ideal place where it should be planted. Let’s look at where
the best place is to plant tall zone trees.
Tall Zone
These are trees that grow to 60 feet or even taller. They
should only be planted in the ‘tall zone’ area, which aware from the house and
utility lines. These tall growing trees can be planted on streets where there
are no overhead utility lines or other restrictions and where they have lots of
space to grow. Street planting areas need to be more than 8 feet and allow for
a large trunk diameter, trunk flare, and root system. Large trees also work
well in meadows, parks, open areas, where their large size above and below the
ground will not cause damage, be restricted or become a liability.
Taking the time to plan before you plant your trees helps to
ensure that the right tree is placed in the right place. Proper tree selection
and placement will increase the value of your property and it will also reduce
your tree maintenance costs along with damage to your home and surrounding
property. If you are unsure about the best way to proceed with tree planting
call your local professional tree care company or arborist, who can help you
make the right choices now to ensure you get to enjoy the beauty of these large
trees as they grow.