Recommended Trees

The following lists have been compiled to aid in your tree selection. We desire trees to be properly placed in spaces that can accommodate their anticipated size and characteristics to avoid premature removal. The links under Additional Resources; Tree Selection can be helpful to find additional information concerning the species listed. Trees are investments of time, emotion, and resources - select them wisely. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

Do not plant any trees below powerlines

Small Tree Species

• Less than 30 ft average canopy sizes
• Requires 8 ft park strip (back of curb to sidewalk)
• Plant 10+ ft from any structure
• Plant 4+ ft from any hardscape (sidewalk, patio, driveway, curbing, etc)

Medium Tree Species

• 30 ft to 60 ft average canopy sizes
• Requires 12 ft park strip (back of curb to sidewalk)
• Plant 15+ ft from any structure
• Plant 6+ ft from any hardscape (sidewalk, patio, driveway, curbing, etc)

Large Tree Species

• 60+ ft canopy sizes
• Requires 16 ft park strip (back of curb to sidewalk)
• Plant 20+ ft from any structure
• Plant 8+ ft from any hardscape (sidewalk, patio, driveway, curbing, etc)
• Requires enough space so root and branch growth will not conflict with site features or nearby utilities.

Conifer Tree Species

• Usually evergreen, and produce some form of cone
• Planting distance from structure or overhead utilities = half of the canopy spread
• Planting distance from any hardscape (sidewalk, patio, driveway, curbing, etc) = half of the canopy spread

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