Tree Planting and Transplanting in Broken Arrow
Planting a tree is easy.
Planting the right tree in the right location requires more thought.
A young nursery tree may look perfectly suited to a small space today.
Twenty years later, its canopy could extend over the roof, its branches may reach power lines and its roots may occupy far more space than expected.
Good tree planting begins by imagining the mature tree rather than the tree being planted today.
Choosing the Right Tree
Before selecting a tree for a Broken Arrow property, consider:
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Mature height
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Mature canopy width
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Sun exposure
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Available soil
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Drainage
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Distance from buildings
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Distance from utilities
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Root-zone space
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Heat exposure
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Water availability
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Resistance to common regional stresses
Species selection is particularly important in Oklahoma because trees must tolerate hot summers, periods of drought, thunderstorms, wind and occasional ice.
Where Should a Tree Be Planted?
Placement determines how the tree will interact with the property for decades.
Trees planted too close to a home may eventually require repeated clearance pruning.
Trees beneath electrical lines may create future conflicts.
Trees placed in poorly draining locations may struggle even when they receive adequate water.
Roots also need space.
The area directly around a newly constructed property can contain compacted soil that makes establishment more difficult.
Evaluating the planting site first helps avoid those problems.
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Watering new trees
Newly planted trees require consistent moisture while roots establish.
Natural rainfall may not always provide enough water during Oklahoma's hot, dry periods.
At the same time, excessive irrigation in poorly drained soil can reduce oxygen around the root system.
The objective is steady establishment rather than alternating between extreme dryness and saturated soil.
Replacing removed trees
Removing a mature tree does not have to mean permanently losing shade or landscape character.
Replacement planting can be incorporated into the tree-removal plan.
The new tree does not necessarily need to occupy exactly the same spot.
In many situations, moving the planting location a modest distance provides better soil conditions and avoids the old root system.
Planning for the future
A well-selected tree can become part of the property for generations.
That makes planting one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make in a landscape.
Choose for the mature tree.
Give the roots room.
Plan around structures.
And establish the tree properly from the beginning.
Contact us to discuss tree planting or replacement trees for your Broken Arrow property.