Tree Planting Information
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Ensuring proper tree planting is crucial. Our arborist are up to date with recent revisions in planting guidelines by the green industry to reflect advancements in modern growing methods, nursery materials, and a deeper understanding of soils and plant growth. To ensure your newly planted tree thrives, follow our arborists recommended practices provided below.
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The Good Tree's Recommended Trees to plant...
Overstory trees- Trees that will grow taller than 30 ft and will need to be planted with their future growth in mind. We recommend planting these trees approximately 15 ft. away from structures, adjacent trees, and any power lines for optimal growth and future success. Any flowering tree will have the letter (F) next to it.
- Red Maple
- Autumn Blaze Maple
- White Oak
- Chinkapin Oak
- Southern Red Oak
- Shumard Oak https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/shumard-oak
- Pin Oak https://www.britannica.com/plant/live-oak
- Willow Oak https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/willow-oak
- Bur Oak https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/bur-oak
- Sawtooth Oak https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/sawtooth-oak
- Tulip Poplar https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/yellow-poplar/tuliptree/tulip-poplar
- River Birch https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/river-birch
- Dawn Redwood https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/dawn-redwood
- Bald Cypress https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/baldcypress
- Southern Magnolia (F) https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/southern-magnolia
- Green Giant Arborvitae https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/thuja-green-giant/#:~:text=%27Green%20Giant%27%20has%20a%20low,of%2012%20to%2018%20feet.
- Ginko https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/gingko
- Beech https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beech
Understory Trees: These trees generally do not reach heights above 30 feet. These species can be planted in flower/ garden spaces or in smaller growing areas. We recommend planting these trees approximately 5-10 feet from other plants, structures, and from any power line for optimal growth and future success. Any flowering tree will have the letter (F) next to it.
- Flowering Dogwood (F) https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/kousa-dogwood
- Crape Myrtle (F) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagerstroemia
- Eastern Redbud https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/eastern-redbud
- Japanese Maple https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/japanese-maple
- Zelkolva https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/japanese-zelkova
- Lacebark Elm https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/chinese-elm
- Serviceberry (F) https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/serviceberry
- Star Magnolia (F) https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/star-magnolia
- Saucer Magnolia (F) https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/saucer-magnolia
- Little Gem Magnolia (F) https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/magnolia-grandiflora-little-gem/
- Flowering Cherry (F) https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/flowering-cherry
- Yoshino Cherry (F) https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/yoshino-cherry
Evergreen/ Privacy Trees- These trees make great privacy screens, windbreaks, and stay green all year round. These trees generally require less maintenance and cleanup that the deciduous trees listed above. We recommend planting these trees 3-5 feet away from adjacent trees to give them room to grow and fill in over time. These trees can be planted in a staggered position if an immediate screen is desired.
- Foster Holly https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/fosters-holly
- Nellie R Stevens Holly https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/nellie-r-stevens-holly
- Steeplechase Arborvitae https://kiefernursery.com/product/thuja-x-steeplechase-p-p-16094/
- Emerald Green Arborviate https://itrees.com/emerald-green-arborvitae.html#:~:text=Emerald%20Green%20Arborvitae%20is%20tolerant,root%20system%20is%20well%2Destablished.
- Cherry Laurel https://www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/cherry-laurel
- Little Gem Magnolia (F) https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/magnolia-grandiflora-little-gem/