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This video will show you some of the important factors to consider when selecting your tree from a nursery. Identifying your priorities will aid in your selection. Research which species work best in your area. Selecting a native species will aid in your maintenance program, since they are well adapted to your climate. Do you want to create a privacy screen, or a windbreak? Then an evergreen would work well. Deciduous trees provide shade for your house in the summer, while allowing the sun to warm it in the winter.
If you want to find out more about trees in our area you can check out our Tree Species Selection Chart
The following lists may provide a general guide for tree selection:
Trees preferring an acid soil:
Trees tolerating dry conditions:
Medium to Large Flowering Tree:
Outstanding Small Flowering Trees:
Trees Tolerating Less Than Ideal Drainage:
Trees with Attractive Berries or Fruit:
Trees with Edible Fruit or Seeds:
Trees Frequently Providing Good Fall Color:
Trees Appropriate for Street or Parkway Plantings:
Trees Attractive to Birds & Other Wildlife:
Fast Growing Shade Trees:
Trees Having Interesting Trunks:
Trees Having Fragrant Blossoms:
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