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Trees Recommended for Small Front Yards

Three categories of trees are recommended, however not all trees will work in all yards:

  1. Columnar — shade trees which are generally 35-40 feet in height and 10-15 feet in spread
  2. Compact — shade trees which are generally 25-30 feet in height and spread
  3. Ornamental — trees which are generally 20-25 feet in height and spread

Download the Borough of Rumson Shade Tree Commission Trees Recommended for Small Front Yards Brochure

Tree care for newly planted trees:

  1. Watering - at least once a week, more often during the summer. Regular deep soakings are better than frequent light waterings (lawn sprinklers are NOT adequate). Deep soaking means 5 buckets poured slowly or a trickling garden hose for 45 minutes. Lack of water is the #1 killer of newly planted trees
  2. Mulch - a 5’ dia. ring of bark mulch, 3 - 4” deep conserves moisture and protects trees from mowing damage. Pull mulch 4-6” away from trunk of tree.
  3. Fertilizer - Treat your trees to mycorrhizai fungi or biostimulants to aid in root development and general tree health.

A great resource for tree planting and care is: http://na.fs.fed.us/urban/treeownersmanual/

 
 
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