How to Choose a Tree for your Yard
When 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.