More Trees Please!Adapted from Penn State Cooperative Extension

Why and How we should plant more trees.

Why Plant Trees?Why Me?

Where To Plant?

1. Look UP!

- Are there overhead utility lines?

- How tall can the tree get?

Where To Plant?

2.Look AROUND!- Is there a house, road or sidewalk nearby?- Are there other trees nearby?- How much sunlight does this spot get?- Is there a hose nearby to water the tree?

Where To Plant?

3. Look DOWN!

- Are there underground utility lines?

- Is there good soil?

What To Plant? (Species Selection)

1.How big?

2.Evergreen or Deciduous?

3.Flowering Tree?

4.Fruit Tree?

5.What shape?

Select Tree Species to Fit Site

•Function or use•Adaptability

•Soil characteristics•Pest susceptibility

•Maintenance requirements

Desirable Tree Characteristics• Strong Straight Trunk• Vigorous growth• No Split or broken

branches• Evenly spaced

branches• No narrow branch

angles• No wounds• Well formed roots,

kept moist

1-1/2 Inch Caliper, B&B

Which Tree Would You Choose?

Types of Tree Stock

Balled & Burlapped

Container Grown

Bare Root

Balled and Burlapped Trees

Advantages• Traditional method• No bound roots• Over 2” caliper

Disadvantages• Heavy• Limited time for lifting • 90%+ roots lost• Establishment time• May have extra soil

over roots

Container Grown Trees

Advantages• Ease of handling• Extends planting

time• Lightweight soil• Many species, sizes

available• Normally under 2”

caliperDisadvantages• May distort roots

Bare Root TreesAdvantages• Reduced weight• Less costly• Permits full

examination of roots

Disadvantages• Limited planting time• Specialized handling• Usually wholesale

only

How to Plant a Bare Root Tree

AftercareWater and Mulch!

Re-mulching

No “volcano” mulchingReplace organic mulch every 1-2 years, 2-3” deep