Choosing the best species & specimens

When you are deciding on the best species consider the following:

  1. How large the species grows in comparison to your available space.
  2. Whether the species grows well in your planting zone.
  3. 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:

  1. If it's late in the growing season, get the biggest plant you can afford.
  2. Does the specimen look healthy?
  3. 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.