Elements in the tree species decision

Make sure you consider all the elements when deciding on your tree species.

• Altitude
• Latitude
• Distance from coast
• Wind sheltered
• Canopy shaded
• Sunlight %
• Soil – good / average / poor / sand
• Access to water during dry spells
• Rainfall – dry / medium / wet / wetland
• Tree height desired in 10 & 25 years
• Hedging, rows or specimen
• Park, lawn
• Forest replantings
• Form—spreading or conical
• Need for views or light through or past
• Debris tolerance
• Birds
• Timber