Planting Site Recommendations
Small: Less than 30' tall and 35' wide
Medium: 30' to 50' mature height, less than 45' wide
Large: More than 50' mature height, up to 90' mature width
Minimum Soil Space in planters or sidewalk cutouts:
Small - 4' x 4'
Medium - 6' x 6', not suitable for planters
Large - not suitable for sidewalk cutouts or planters
Minimum Tree Lawn Size:
Small - 4'
Medium - 6'
Large - 8'
Small trees are suitable for planting under overhead utility lines. Medium and large trees are not suitable for planting under or near overhead utility lines.
Distance From Buildings:
Small - 15'
Medium - 25'
Large - 50', do not plant near buildings, only in open areas and greenspaces
Plant trees at least 40' from intersections, road signs, and traffic signals. Raise tree limbs to at least 12' to provide line of sight clearance near intersections.
We recommend that you maximize planting sites. Tree wells will only be suitable for certain small trees. Tree well dimensions should be at least 4' x 4'. If planting in sidewalk cutouts maximize rooting space by connecting cutouts parallel to the sidewalk and curb (rectangular strips instead of individual squares).
All trees planted near sidewalks will require training pruning and continued maintenance pruning to raise branches to at least 10' to provide clearance for pedestrians and vehicles. If no overhead obstructions are present (power lines, signs, light posts, etc.) and the site can support a medium (planting site at least 6' wide) tree then plant a taller, medium sized tree to help with vertical clearance.
“I never before knew the full value of trees. Under them I breakfast, dine, write, read, and receive my company.”
—Thomas Jefferson
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Tree Commission
City of Parkersburg
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Parkersburg, WV 26102
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