A New Tree

Helps you select, plant, and care for a new tree.

So, you’re thinking about buying and planting a new tree. Do you know which trees do best in your area? Have you thought about how to properly plant your tree to make sure it survives and grows well? What about pruning the tree after it grows up? This app will help you select, plant, and care for a new tree, ensuring it will be an asset to your landscape for years to come.

Covers basic information on choosing a planting site, selecting the right species for the site, proper planting techniques, and first-year care. Provides a hardiness zone map of Oregon. Describes landscape planning and evaluating a planting site. Presents suggested trees species suited for various purposes (fall color, under utility wires, tough sites, Oregon coast, spring flowering, shade, and water conservation) by planting zone. Covers watering, mulching, staking, fertilizing, and pruning.