When you are looking for trees to plant in your garden, you may find yourself baffled by the vast array of choices. Looking online open ups a world of possibilities in species of trees. It's important to choose specimens that will do well in your climate. That's why you must narrow your search with key factors. In this way, you can make a smart choice that neither you nor the tree will regret.

What Do You Want This Free For?

Start out by determining what you want from the tree. Do you want it to provide shade or privacy or can it just stand there and look pretty? What will its function be? If you want a shade tree, you must choose one that has a wide canopy. Remember that deciduous trees are those that provide shade in summer and lose their leaves in fall.

If you want a tree that will provide privacy or block your view of something you'd rather not see, you need a tall tree with dense leaves. You should also plant some shrubs around the base of the tree to provide a complete wall of leaves. If you just want a pretty tree for ornamental purposes, look for one that has unusual leaves, flowers and/or berries. You could also choose a fruit tree to provide both beauty and edibles. Pear, plum and apple trees are all good choices.

Be Sure The Tree You Choose Will Like Your Climate.

Some trees will not thrive in your climate. Be certain to select a type of tree that will be able to do well all year round. Trees that are resistant to extreme weather conditions and drought are very desirable. A tree that will withstand drought has a better chance of survival and will mean less work and expense for you in terms of maintenance. You should also determine what kind of soil you have in your yard and find out if the type of tree you are considering will do well with that soil.

How Fast Will This Tree Grow And How Big Will It Get?

As you surely know, trees come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. If you want to have privacy and/or shade quickly, you need a fast-growing type of tree. If you want an ornamental tree that produces flowers, you must be patient and wait for it to mature and go into bloom. Make certain you know how tall a tree will get before you buy it. If your tree towers over your entire neighborhood, it will look strange and may pose a hazard. If you ever need to get rid of it, you might end up spending a fortune. Think about how tall the tree you are considering will get. Also think about how far the branches will spread. Your neighbors may not want your tree to shade their yard.

Consider Diseases And Pests.

Be sure to select trees that can resist common diseases and pests in your area. You will need to do some research to learn about this. Remember that some trees grow happily and pest free in one place and are miserable and pest ridden in another. Be sure to select a tree that can do well in your area. Follow all of the planting instructions that come with the tree for best results.