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Tree Placement in the Landscape

A program of Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners. Tree Placement in the Landscape. Benefits of trees. Increased property values (13-21%) Wind Protection Winter Heating Summer Cooling Filters dust Sound buffer Produces oxygen

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Tree Placement in the Landscape

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  1. A program of Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners Tree Placement in the Landscape K-STATE Research & Extension

  2. Benefits of trees • Increased property values (13-21%) • Wind Protection • Winter Heating • Summer Cooling • Filters dust • Sound buffer • Produces oxygen • Reduces wind and water erosion of soil • Wildlife habitat K-STATE Research & Extension

  3. Right Tree, Right Place, Right Way • How to plant for long term survival • Selecting Trees according to • Soil types • Drought/moisture tolerance • Height vs. utility lines • Spread and distance from structures • Spacing K-STATE Research & Extension

  4. Average Tree Life • Forest tree – longest potential life span • City landscape tree – 32 years (American Forests, 1989) • Downtown trees – 7-10 years (American Forests, 1989) K-STATE Research & Extension

  5. Placement of Trees • Enframement of House • Background • Screening • Accent K-STATE Research & Extension

  6. Enframement K-STATE Research & Extension

  7. Background K-STATE Research & Extension

  8. Screening K-STATE Research & Extension

  9. Accent – may use small tree to draw eye to front entry K-STATE Research & Extension

  10. Enframement, Background, Screening & Accent K-STATE Research & Extension

  11. Placement of Trees • Enframes house to make it look larger • Background trees give house “sense of place” • Screen poor views • Accent features • Soften harsh lines K-STATE Research & Extension

  12. Tolerant of Wet Soils Baldcypress Riverbirch Hackberry Linden Bur Oak London Planetree Amur Maple Tolerant of Drought Amur & Tatarian Maple Winterberry Euonymus Hedge Maple Goldenraintree Chinese Pistache Chinkapin,Bur,Sawtooth Shingle, English Oak Trees for Problem Sites K-STATE Research & Extension

  13. Tree Size Definitions (Size at Maturity) Small Trees 20’ or less Medium Trees 20-40’ Large Trees 40’ + K-STATE Research & Extension

  14. Spacing Between Trees (Suggested minimum spacing) Small Trees 15’ Medium Trees 30’ Large Trees 40’ K-STATE Research & Extension

  15. Rooting Distance • 2 - 2 ½ times spread of dripline K-STATE Research & Extension

  16. Minimum Distance from Sidewalk/Driveways • Small trees 2’ • Medium 4’ • Large 6’ Roots were cut when walk was replaced. Will the tree survive? K-STATE Research & Extension

  17. Utility Companies have the right to: Remove Trees Prune as needed In Easements Don’t Plant there Use small trees Use temporary trees Utility Easements K-STATE Research & Extension

  18. Distance from House Small Trees – 10’ Medium Trees – 15’ Large Trees – 20’ Distance from HouseStrong branch trees K-STATE Research & Extension

  19. Weak branch trees Silver Maple Cottonwood Willows ‘Bradford’ Pear Siberian Elm Strong Branches Bur Oak Honeylocust Sugar Maple Bald Cypress Tree Branch Strength K-STATE Research & Extension

  20. Purpleleaf Plum Flowering Peach Austree Cottonless Cottonwood Willows Fast Growing Temporary Trees (less than 10 years) K-STATE Research & Extension

  21. Minimum suggested distance from lines and tanks Small Trees - 20’ Medium Trees - 30’ Large Trees - 35’ Planting Distance from Sewer Lines K-STATE Research & Extension

  22. Distance from Overhead Lines Small Trees - OK Under Lines Medium – 20’ away Large – 30’ away Planting Near Utility Lines K-STATE Research & Extension

  23. Call Before You Dig! Kansas One-Call 316-687-2470 or 1-800-DIG-SAFE K-STATE Research & Extension

  24. Alkaline Soils - Maples – Amur, Tatarian Redbud Hackberry Ginkgo Honeylocust Lacebark Elm Oaks – Bur, English, Chinkapin Chinese Pistache Goldenraintree Acidic Soils - Pin Oak & Azalea Trees with Moderate Chlorosis Potential Sweet Gum Riverbirch Baldcypress pH & trees K-STATE Research & Extension

  25. Sedgwick County Extension Master Tree Gardeners Tree Tips K-STATE Research & Extension

  26. Tips For Rapid Growing Trees 1. Plant at Proper Depth Don’t plant too deep - Plant at same depth or slightly higher than grown in the nursery Root flare should be slightly below the surface K-STATE Research & Extension

  27. Tips For Rapid Growing Trees 2. Retain Lower Limbs Food reserves are produced through photosynthesis of sun reaching the leaves. • More leaves = more growth • Always maintain 2/3 branches 1/3 trunk • Leaves shade the trunk & feed the trunk K-STATE Research & Extension

  28. Composts/Leaf Mulches • May be worked into annual beds or as a surface mulch • Increase Organic Matter Content • Improve drainage • Reduce root diseases K-STATE Research & Extension

  29. Tips For Rapid Growing Trees 4. Water as Needed Maintain moisture in the root zone (Root zone = twice branch spread) K-STATE Research & Extension

  30. Tips For Rapid Growing Trees 5. Control Grass and Weeds Grass (especially fescue and brome slow the growth of young trees) K-STATE Research & Extension

  31. Mulching Trees • 2-3 inches deep • 3 ft from trunk to drip line • Keep 3-6 inches from trunk K-STATE Research & Extension

  32. Tips For Rapid Growing Trees 6. Fertilize in November–spring Only need to fertilize slow growing trees (Fertilizer burn) K-STATE Research & Extension

  33. Tips For Rapid Growing Trees 7. Prevent Weed Trimmer Injury use mulches K-STATE Research & Extension

  34. Tips For Rapid Growing Trees 8. Protect bark on thin bark trees in winter White wrap is preferred – reflects light and doesn’t heat K-STATE Research & Extension

  35. Tips For Rapid Growing Trees 9. Stabilize root system the first year with staking lower in the tree K-STATE Research & Extension

  36. Protect Water Quality Largest Pollutant in Rivers • Sediment • Other potential pollutants – • Fecal bacteria • Nitrogen • Phosphorus • Pesticides K-STATE Research & Extension

  37. Protecting Water Quality • Prevent erosion • Tree planting along water flow banks • Unmowed grasses filter • Don’t fertilize near water • Apply Phosphorus according to soil test needs • Sweep/blow fertilizers from streets & walks  K-STATE Research & Extension

  38. “to educate and beautify” A program of Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners Sedgwick County Extension Arboretum K-STATE Research & Extension

  39. Sedgwick County Extension Arboretum “To educate and beautify” • 236 trees • 116 species Trees for zone 6 heat & drought tolerant alkaline soil tatter resistant “Preferred Tree List” from K-State-KS Forest Service K-STATE Research & Extension

  40. Best in Heat/Drought (’03) • Amur Maple • Goldenraintree • Chinese Pistache • Bur Oak • Sawtooth Oak • Chinkapin Oak (Sawtooth Oak, winter) • Austrian Pine K-STATE Research & Extension

  41. Learn on our grounds • Self guided tours – • All plants are labeled • Maps are inside Extension Center • Master Gardeners provide guided tours for groups of 5 or more K-STATE Research & Extension

  42. By Bob Neier County Extension Agent, Horticulture Sedgwick County K-STATE Research & Extension

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