Helpful Tools
Selectree
Shows you which trees
grow in your zip code or
which trees match the
characteristics you select.
Urban Tree Key
Helps you identify a tree
you like.
UC IPM
Helps you identify a tree's
pest or disease.
Go to the Selectree site and click on Select
Trees by Attribute. It allows you to select
the attributes you want and see which
trees fit the bill. Here are a few attributes
to keep in mind.
Ideas
From the Urban Forest
Ecosystems Institute at
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
How to Select Trees for Your Garden
Height
Use the Max Height filter. If you want to
plant a tree under or near utility lines,
select a tree with a maximum height of
25 feet or less. If your utility lines are not
in front of your home, consider a taller tree
– perhaps 30 to 60 feet high – to shade the
sidewalk and street.
Roots
Generally, you want a tree with roots that
grow down and not out. If you are selecting
a tree to plant near the street or sidewalk
this is especially important. Use the Root
Damage Potential filter and select Low.
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