 | | Are you planting the tree for shade? To block an undesirable view? To frame your house? To add more greenery to your yard?
|
| | How large will the tree become? Will the tree still fit into your landscape scheme as it grows in width and height?
|
| | What shape will the mature tree have - upright, round or spreading?
|
| | What maintenance will the tree require?
|
| | Will the tree be able to survive the local climate and soil?
|
| | Is the wood of the tree strong or brittle? Does the tree have a deep or shallow root system?
|
| | Is the tree susceptible to insects and disease?
|
| | Will the tree add to the value of your property now and at maturity?
|
| | Will the tree overhang or cause any inconvenience to neighbors?
|
| | Are there any local ordinances forbidding the planting of certain trees or controlling what you can plant along a parking area?
|