Tree Selection and Planting

This article describes fabricated soils, which can be heavily compacted, polluted, and unfertile, full of trash and debris and have unhealthy high or low pH ranges.

This publication includes tree-related puzzles, projects, and other activities. It covers tree parts, types, how to plant trees, insects and diseases that affect trees, and more.

There are several situations that can trigger root problems and death of your new plant. Using preventative or correctional measures will help to ensure your plant thrives.

This adaptable tree thrives in spite of late freezes and fungus.

Choosing resilient and adaptable trees for your community can ensure a healthier and fuller tree canopy for the long term.

When carefully chosen and used thoughtfully, trees can bring green landscape beauty to the utility corridor while maintaining safety and minimizing conflicts.

Attention to soil improvements and plant selection can lead to a successful new landscape after soil disturbance.

Careful planning before planting ensures trees are placed where they will provide benefit and avoid detriment.

Eight design elements help functional landscapes harmonize with the surrounding natural environment.

A diverse array of plants in hedgerows provide important habitat for a variety of birds and small mammals.

Proper planting and aftercare techniques will ensure the success of new trees.

For the past 20 years, some communities across Pennsylvania have been planting large trees along streets and in parks, the way our grandfathers did - bare root.

60 page publication explaining managing damaged and other soils in built environments; planting site assessment and modification; tree planting and care; and calamitous damage.

Learn how to avoid some of the common mistakes made when planting, and how simple aftercare can pay dividends with your new trees.

The right tree, for the right person, in the right place! This webinar will show you how to choose the perfect tree for your home!

The TreeVitalize program has a new guide called "A Guide for Tree Selection, Planting and Care" available to help municipal shade tree commissions and community volunteers select the best tree for a given location.

Learn about creative solutions to planting trees in difficult locations.

Learn proper techniques for successful planting and establishment of trees in the landscape.

Learn the process of analyzing a site in preparation for tree planting.

Learn how the TreeVitalize bare root tree planting program is working to save communities money while planting high quality trees with community volunteers.

Danika Doroski with Yale University presents how species composition studies can help designers improve tree-planting programs on the local level.

This webinar presents some favorite trees that can provide variety to monochromatic USDA Hardiness Zone 4 and 5 winter landscapes.

This Diversify Now! webinar explores the potential for increasing species diversity.

Select trees for planting in your towns and cities.

American yellowwood, Cladrastis kentukea, is a great shade tree and a lovely flowering tree.