Smart tree planting requires a bit of planning and understanding how your trees will grow in the coming years. If you are planning to grow trees for aesthetic reasons, as a windbreak, or to provide privacy, properly space them to achieve the purpose you have in mind.
Species-Specific Height and Width
Not every tree species is created equal. Some trees will grow to be over a hundred feet tall and others won’t be higher than twenty feet. When planting trees in rows or groups, it is wise to map out the area and consider how tall and wide the trees will be at full maturity.
The Fully-Grown Size of Trees
Consider the overall space of the canopy spread for any tree species you are planting. If you plant trees too close together, they will crowd each other as they grow to maturity. Crowded trees have health problems and get less sun exposure. If they are too far apart they are susceptible to wind damage.
Scribble a chart or map on a sheet of paper to prevent major future headaches. You don’t want to remove trees or cut them back because of lack of planning.
How Will It Look in 10-20 Years?
Consider long-term aesthetics. When planting trees along the street, properly space them to produce the greatest visual appeal. This can increase the value of your property and make your home a more pleasant place to live.
Dave Lund Tree Service can help you plant new trees on your property. We will recommend which species of trees to plant in Ontario and help with proper tree spacing. Call us today at (905) 884-0511 or 1-800-363-0511 in Richmond Hill, and (905) 775-1020 in Bradford.