Location, Location, Location is the first thing to consider before you pick a tree.  Most of the trees that we have to remove are put in too tight of an area for where they are planted.  Give your tree plenty of room to allow for healthy growth.  Make sure that if it is in a lawn it has protection.  See Diagram above. Make sure that the tree you decide on also will do well with the amount of light, moisture, and weather that it will receive. Not all trees will do well here.  A lot of times people want a large tree quickly which, who doesn’t?  Long term though, faster growing trees are prone to weak limbs and  disease.  Here is a list of beautiful and hardy trees that do well in Northern Utah:

Conifers:

Abies concolor white fir

Calocedrus decurrens incense-cedar

Cedrus deodara deodar cedar

Juniperus scopulorum Rocky Mountain juniper

Pinus edulis pinyon pine

Pinus ponderosa ponderosa pine

Taxodium distichum bald cypress

Large Size Deciduous Trees:

Catalpa speciosa northern catalpa

Celtis occidentalis common hackberry

Fagus sylvatica European beech

Ginkgo biloba ginkgo

Gymnocladus dioicus Kentucky coffeetree

Liriodendron tulipifera tulip tree

Quercus macrocarpa bur oak

Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova

Medium Size Deciduous Trees:

Acer campestre hedge maple

Aesculus x carnea red horsechestnut

Corylus colurna Turkish filbert

Tilia tomentosa silver linden

Ulmus parvifolia lacebark elm

Small Size Deciduous Trees:

Amelanchier x grandiflora apple serviceberry

Crataegus crusgalli cockspur hawthorn

Malus spp. crabapple

Prunus virginiana chokecherry

Syringa reticulata Japanese tree lilac

(Courtesy of UCFC and ISA Trees are good.)

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Summer will be upon us before we know it! A lot of people head up to the Mountains to enjoy the cooler weather and beautiful scenery. Let us help make sure your property is ready for the Upcoming Seasons. We specialize in Fire Prevention Consultations and Creating a Defensible Space.
Around your home in the Valley also, it is important to Create a Defensible Space from the elements. Make sure trees are kept away from your home and roof line and clear from the rain gutters so the branches and leaves don’t clog the spouts.
We are here to help you with all of your tree service needs.

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Trees for Northern Utah.  The other question we get all the time as Arborists is what are some good trees to plant…….have you heard the saying location, location, location? You first need to determine the purpose of your tree, is this a shade tree, a tree for privacy, or more ornamental? In all 3 instances location is a huge factor. When purchasing a tree it is important to know how big a mature tree will be. Most of the time when we are called out to remove an established tree it is because it has become too large and is too close to things like homes, buildings, and fences. Another complaint is the maintenance of some trees: leaves dropping, needles/pine cones, and many more. We have a list of trees that do great in Northern Utah and can help you pick the right ones for your area. There is also some great information on Utah trees if you go to: utahurbanforest.org and for individual tree details visit: treebrowser.org

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One of the most common questions we get as Arborists is how do we plant a new tree.  Here are some planting new tree instructions that if you follow will give your tree a great start.  Don’t forget to secure your trees as well…..have you ever seen a beautiful tree that looks like it is forever stuck in a breeze?  The stakes and ties will prevent this.   Also mulch will save your tree, our weather can be very drastic in Utah and the mulch will help your tree stay moist and cool.  Give us a call or leave a comment if you have any questions, we  would love to help!

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