Trees are an investment. Understanding your yard’s sunlight, soil quality, and more, will guide you to selecting a specimen that will last for many years.
Plan ahead when buying a tree, it is an investment that requires care.
- Consider the “obstacles” in your landscape such as powerlines, your house, a neighbor’s fence, other trees and property lines.
- Choose locations with the mature size of your tree in mind.
- Check the sun/shade conditions throughout the day to determine hours of sun.
- What are the soil conditions? Wet, dry or well draining.
You’ve decided on the placement and understand the conditions of the area. Now let’s take a look at the vast options offered at Gertens! Note: there are cultivars of the various trees listed.
The experts at Gertens are always available to answer your questions!
Shade Tree:
40-60’ x 40-60’
Bur Oak, Hackberry, Siouxland Poplar
Ornamental:
10-30’ x 10-30’
Japanese Tree Lilac, Crabapple, Schubert Chokecherry
Boulevard:
20-40’ x 20-40’
Maple, Linden
Evergreen:
All year interest! Multiple sizes
Fruit Trees:
10-15’ x 10-15’
Trees for wooded or shaded areas:
Pagoda Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, Hemlock
Wet conditions:
Swamp White Oak, Pagoda Dogwood, Willow, River Birch
Dry conditions:
Amur Maple, Theves Poplar, Pin Oak
Fall color:
Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Honey Locust, Pagoda Dogwood
Ornamental fruit:
Serviceberry, Hawthorn, Crabapple, Mountain Ash
Ornamental flowers:
Catalpa, Newport Plum, Eastern Redbud, Schubert Chokecherry
Tree Planting Checklist:
- Long handled digging shovel
- Root stimulator
- Peat Moss
- Mulch
- Hose for watering
- Staking Kit for potted trees
- Tree wrap for fall
Handling
When moving trees and shrubs, handle the plant by the container or root ball. Never lift plants by the trunk or branches. Never drag plants by the trunk or branches. Do not drop plants.
The experts at Gertens are always available to answer your questions!