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Purpose of this brochure is to suggest trees and large shrubs that can be used for landscaping both under and next to power lines. Discusses economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits of trees. Gives guidelines for selecting trees for residential planting and diagrams for locating trees in relation to power lines in urban and rural settings. Lists 32 species or cultivars of small trees and large shrubs suitable for planting under or near utility lines (including mature size, growth rate, and tolerance to drought, shade, alkaline soil and poor soil drainage) and similar information for 32 species of trees which should not be planted under or near utility lines. Gives information on establishing and maintaining (mulching, staking, watering, fertilizing and pruning) trees and shrubs. For homeowners, landowners, educators, nursery and garden center personnel, arborists, park managers.
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Right Tree Brochure, The: Tree selections for planting under or near power lines and other locations
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: University of Minnesota Extension
Purpose of this brochure is to suggest trees and large shrubs that can be used for landscaping both under and next to power lines. Discusses economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits of trees. Gives guidelines for selecting trees for residential planting and diagrams for locating trees in relation to power lines in urban and rural settings. Lists 32 species or cultivars of small trees and large shrubs suitable for planting under or near utility lines (including mature size, growth rate, and tolerance to drought, shade, alkaline soil and poor soil drainage) and similar information for 32 species of trees which should not be planted under or near utility lines. Gives information on establishing and maintaining (mulching, staking, watering, fertilizing and pruning) trees and shrubs. For homeowners, landowners, educators, nursery and garden center personnel, arborists, park managers.