Better Ways of selecting Trees For Urban Plantings

How to choose the best species and cultivars for particular planting sites is a challenging problem even for experienced arborists. Many types of information are available to guide decisions, but more specific and precise urban performance data are needed. A threefold strategy is suggested for urban tree managers: 1) exploit current knowledge more fully; 2) participate in tree testing to obtain more extensive, objective data; and 3) consider special analyses of existing plantings to fill the gap until test results become available.

Keywords: Urban Forestry,Urban Trees

Publisher: Journal of Arboriculture

Category: Urban Forestry