Street Trees

A practical manual covering municipal control, planning, selection, planting, and care of trees planted along streets. It explains spacing and site-preparation requirements, soil and moisture needs, and the characteristics that make species suitable for urban use; offers regional recommendations and descriptions of common and introduced trees; and gives step-by-step cultural guidance on digging holes, planting, staking, pruning, protecting, fertilizing, spraying, and long-term maintenance to promote healthy, attractive shade and ornamental trees in city landscapes.