Planting a tree is making an investment in your residential or commercial property. Trees add value to your property and enjoyment to your activities. In your yard, trees provide shade for outdoor living and beauty that can be enjoyed from within and outside of your home. On commercial properties, trees can help keep energy costs low, screen unattractive views, and even contribute to a positive workplace atmosphere. When you plant a tree, it may very likely remain in its place for the entirety of your life, or even beyond. Therefore, you want to make the most of your investment by choosing just the right tree to plant. To ensure you make the right choice, consider these questions.
What Kind of a Tree Are You Looking For?
First of all, you should think about why you are planting this tree and what you want from the tree. Are you planting for shade? Are you trying to add a particular aesthetic element to your yard or commercial property? Do you want a flowering tree or a fruit tree? Knowing what you expect from the tree will help you start making your list of possible trees that can be whittled down by additional considerations.
How Large Will the Tree Grow?
The sapling that you plant today will not stay small for long. Sometimes it hard to imagine just how large your tiny transplant will eventually become. But it’s important to consider the mature size of the tree before you plant. Will the tree block beloved views or get in the way of power lines or permanent structures? Consider also where the shade from the mature tree will fall.
How Fast Will the Tree Grow?
Another factor you may want to consider is the rate of growth of the tree you will plant. Each tree variety has its own rate of growth. Before planting, you should be aware that fast-growing trees often do not have as much strength as slower-growing trees. You must weigh the short-term benefit against the liability that a weaker tree can be in the long run.
What Trees Do Well in Your Climate?
Finally, perhaps the most important consideration is whether a tree is suited to the location where it is planted. Not every tree will thrive in every environment. Obviously, a tree that does well in the tropics is not going to survive here in central Indiana. Before you plant, think about your hardiness zone and whether a tree can tolerate the cold winters that we experience. In addition, you need to consider the soil type and drainage in your yard. Our clients often ask us what trees we recommend for planting in the Indianapolis area. Of course, you must consider the particular conditions on your property, but the following list of trees that generally do well in our area is a good place to start.
- Small trees – crabapple, magnolias, Japanese maples
- Medium-sized trees – red point maple, Canadian red chokecherry, greenspire linden
- Large trees – swamp white oak, red oak, tulip poplar, elm
Fall is a great time to plant trees so if you’re considering making that investment, you may want to do it in the near future. I hope this blog has given you some guidance in your choice of the right tree to plant in your yard. And we can also help with the actual planting! Our experts can plant any tree for you, giving you the assurance that your tree will be planted in the correct way and given a good growing start. Call us today at 317-298-8482 or schedule a consultation at your convenience.
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