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How to Choose a Tree for Your Yard

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Big tree in front yardWhen choosing a tree for your yard, you are making a decision that you will live with for many years. Do your homework and choose carefully. Here are some questions to ask when you shop for a tree:

  • How tall will the tree grow?
  • Will it have seeds or nuts that will drop (and I'll have to clean up)?
  • Is it appropriate for the place I want to plant it?
  • Do I want a tree - or trees - for shade, an ornamental focal point, privacy?
  • How quickly will the tree grow?

Good resources for tree information include The National Arbor Day Foundation, your county agricultural extension agency and your area tree farms and garden centers.






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