Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Planting a Tree Near a House? Here's What You Should Know First

June 23, 2022 The Davey Tree Expert Company Season 2 Episode 23
Talking Trees with Davey Tree
Planting a Tree Near a House? Here's What You Should Know First
Show Notes

Jay Reitter from Davey's New Jersey office tells us what you should know before you plant a tree near a house, such as species that are safe to plant close and what kind of research you should do beforehand. 

In this episode we cover:

  • Right tree, right place (0:46)
  • Talking with the client (2:26)
  • Tree topping and free consultations (4:07)
  • Trees that can be planted near a house (7:10)  
  • Hornbeams (8:23)
  • Predicted heights (10:16)
  • How Jay started his job (12:28)
  • Jay's favorite big trees (13:51)
  • Advice for planting a tree (17:27)

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To learn more about planting a tree near a house, read our blog, The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House.
To learn about what to do if there's a tree branching hanging over your house, read our blog, Tree Branches Hanging Over or Touching Roof? Do this...

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