SelecTree - Right Tree Right Place
Tree Selection Starts Here
Trees & shrubs are an important part of the environment and the communities that we live in. Use the health and safety links below to help avoid future conflicts with your valued plantings.
Utility Precautions
Planting or pruning trees near utility lines requires careful consideration. Look for the utility friendly icon in search results lists.
Fire Safety
Tree species and location can influence the fire
safety of your home. Although all vegetation can
burn, research has shown that some resist fire
better than others.
Root Damage
Tree roots can cause costly damage to
structures, hardscapes and underground utilities.
Care should be taken to space trees
appropriately.
Invasive Plants
Natural areas are damaged by invasive plants.
If you live in or near a natural area, invasive
species should not be planted.
Hazardous Trees
Trees with defects in trunks, roots or
branches can fail creating the potential for
property damage or even personal injury.
Tree Maintenance
Proper planting, watering, feeding and
pruning will lengthen a tree's life, maintain
it's safety and improve it's aesthetics.
Allergy & Toxicity
Some plants produce substances or
allergenic materials which can harm humans
or animals who come in contact with them..
Biogenic Emissions
An important consideration when large-scale
tree plantings occur, especially in areas of
poor air quality.
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