Choosing the best species & specimens
When you are deciding on the best species consider the following:
- How large the species grows in comparison to your available space.
- Whether the species grows well in your planting zone.
- Whether you are looking for an evergreen or decidious tree.
At the nursey, when selecting the best specimen of your chosen species, consider
the following:
- If it's late in the growing season, get the biggest plant you can afford.
- Does the specimen look healthy?
- If the specimen is sold as a bare root plant, it may be less expensive,
but you must plant it quickly to avoid transplant shock.