Tree Trimming
Tree Planting Planting
a tree requires a little bit of hard work in order to assure its health in the
future. But before you begin the work of planting, take a moment to think
about where you're planting. Are there power lines around, either right above
or near where you want to plant? If so, use the guide below or ask your local
nursery to see how big your tree will grow. Sometimes the tree you want may
not be the right tree to plant. A Few Recommended Trees
Small
Trees (Trees that can be planted near power lines with minimal impact):
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Hawthorne
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Dogwood
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Japanese Magnolia
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Yaupon
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Crepe Myrtle
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Fruit Trees
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Mimosa
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Purpleleaf
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Plum
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Eastern Redbud
Medium Trees (Trees that should be planted at least 35 feet from any
power line):
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Weeping Willow
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American Holly
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Eastern Red Cedar
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Mullberries
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River Birch
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Carolina Cherry-Laurel
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Cedar Elm
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Sassafras
Large Trees (Trees that should be planted at least 50 feet from any
power line):
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Pines
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Bald Cypress
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Yellow Poplar
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Pecan
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Sweetgum
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Southern Magnolia
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Oaks
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Red Maple
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