Location! Location! Location!
Uncle says “pick the right spot for the right tree”.  Overhead and underground lines, sidewalks, driveways and building placement need to be considered. – LOOK AROUND!  How much sun and wind does the site get?  Is it too wet after a rainstorm? Putting the right tree in the right spot is the first step for success!

Strong and Woody
The stronger you are, the longer you last.  Trees are no different.  Faster is now always better.  Slower growing trees are more dense and stronger than fast growing ones.  Red Oak, Sugar Maple, and Norway Maple have all gone to the gym and bulked up.

The Trade Off
But Uncle, “I don’t want to wait for my grandchildren to get married to enjoy my tree.”  Red Sunset, Redpointe and October Glory Maples, Chanticleer Pear, Shademaster or Skyline Honeylocust and the Greenspire Linden are all excellent lawn trees with good growth rate and improved durability.

Roll the Dice
But Uncle, “the power lines are under ground, Jane’s swing set is in the back yard and there is no shade”.  Sounds like the perfect spot for our fasted growing trees.  London Plane Sycamore, Tulip Poplar and Autumn Blaze Maple will reach for the sky and make shade in a hurry

Planting the right tree in the right spot will help prevent future headaches.  Get to the Grass Pad!