How did we decide on this tree? They were looking for a tree to plant near their driveway for shade, and a tree that would offer privacy for the house. The tree would have a somewhat limited canopy space later in its life because of other nearby mature trees and a power line. Ginkgos are heat tolerant, work well as street trees and are good for somewhat confined spaces. Lastly, the customer also loved the aesthetics of this tree and its gorgeous yellow fall color. Ginkgos are a great choice for southeastern Nebraska! Eeny Meeny Miny MoMany times, deciding on which tree to plant is more complicated than, "Hey - that one's pretty!" There are a number of factors that should be considered to responsibly select the "right tree for the right place." What is its purpose?
Size & Location
Environmental Factors
Fruit, Flowers & Foliage
Whew! That's a lot to consider!So it's time to do some research. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need some suggestions or insight from a Certified Arborist! Additional resources that may help you in your decision process: Stay tuned for Part 2: Purchasing your New Tree
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I've been wanting to plant some trees (and trim the ones I already have) in my yard ever since I moved into my house. I love what this post says about size and location. It's so true that people often overlook these factors when they go to plant a tree! It's important to plant something that's a reasonable size in a location where you'll really be able to appreciate it. Thanks for sharing.
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I really enjoyed reading your article. Its remarkable how low tolerance people have for "messy" trees. I personally believe it's better for your yard & landscape to have a variety of trees that drop different fruits.
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2/23/2017 01:46:51 am
Thanks for the great read. Thos coffee seed pods get on my nerves lol
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10/5/2017 08:18:44 pm
Thank you for the material! It is clear, accessible, and to the point.
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12/12/2017 09:12:30 pm
Love this article. This is great. I appreciate the references to the hardiness zones. Great information.
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