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We have trees to meet a variety of needs. We've included some information you will find helpful as you select your trees, including a Basic Tree Spacing Guide and a quick Placement Guide reference.
Decidious trees for Windbreaks: Ashes, Silver Maple, Hackberry, Honeylocusts, and Lilacs.
Fast-growing trees for Shade: Quaking Aspen, Autumn Purple Ash, Red Sunset Maple and Autumn Blaze Maple. Best shade if planted in west, southeast or southwest locations.
Trees for Riparian Buffers (tolerant of wet soil): Ash, Silver Maple, Sunset Red Maple, Honeylocust.
Good trees for Lawns (allows sunlight to reach turf): Shademaster Honeylocust, Sunburst Honeylocust, Imperial Honeylocust.
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Basic
Tree Spacing Guide |
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Plant
massings spacing |
Minimum
spacing from wall of 1-story building |
Minimum
spacing from corner of 1-story building |
| Small
trees (30' or less) |
6-15' |
8-10' |
6-8' |
| Medium
trees (30-70') |
30-40' |
15' |
12' |
| Large
trees (70' or more) |
40-50' |
20' |
15' |
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