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Trees: Introduction
by Dr. Edward F. Gilman, professor
Department of Environmental Horticulture
University of Florida, Gainesville
http://hort.ufl.edu/woody/planting
Outline of topics
Introduction
Site evaluation
Species selection
Formula for success
Roots/hardscape conflicts
Trees/sidewalk solutions
Parking lot/buffer strip solutions
Structural soils
Introduction
without trees
The dilemma
the design
characteristics
Choose the right tree
that will grow in the
conditions present at the
site: use books, software,
web sites, your experience
or
Design the right place to
fit the trees you want:
this is covered in detail
next
Dont try to shoehorn a tree you want into a site not designed to support that tree,
unless you are a short term planner, in which case go for it
Outline of topics
Introduction
Site evaluation
Species selection
Formula for success
Roots/hardscape conflicts
Trees/sidewalk solutions
Parking lot/buffer strip solutions
Structural soils
Success
No canopy closure
Trees were planted about
60-70 feet apart. Because
trees were spaced this far
apart, they began to grow
aggressive lower limbs.
The planting strip is
twenty feet wide and
roots can grow into the
lawns of the homes along
Coral Gables, Florida the street
The formula
Plenty of root space
Closer spacing for canopy closure and reduced
maintenance
Outline of topics
Introduction
Site evaluation
Species selection
Formula for success
Roots/hardscape conflicts
Trees/sidewalk solutions
Parking lot/buffer strip solutions
Structural soils
Conflicts
Sidewalks lifted
Roots often grow
just under the slab
because that is
where moisture and
oxygen are
abundant