What kind of tree should I plant?
Answer
No species recommendation can be made without seeing the exact location of the tree planting site and knowing what your goal for planting is. Do you want a large shade tree or a small flowering tree? Are there overhead utility wires? One idea is to see what tree species are successfully growing in your neighborhood, assuming that your site will have similar characteristics.
Here are useful blog posts from PHS staffer Casey Combs:
A Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Tree (part one)
A Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Tree (part two)
A Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Tree (part three)