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March 2014

# Trees Well Suited to Massachusetts

![Monique Allen](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hubfs/Monique-Allen-Headshot-Leaning-on-Tree.jpeg) [Monique Allen](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/blog/author/monique-allen)

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# Why should you plant a tree?

If you want leave a legacy for generations to come: **Plant A Tree**

What attributes can trees add to your landscape?

- shade
- screening
- flowering
- fruit
- texture
- oxygen production
- carbon sequestering
- water conservation
- habitat formation
- in time...the best climbing apparatus a child ever had

A well-chosen and planted tree may endure for generations offering [**increased value to your landscape**](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/landscape-discovery-session-request).

**Choose trees wisely**:  Set your sites on at least 10 years of growth when choosing the location.

It is said that Frederick Law Olmstead had a **40-year vision**. This is why destinations like the [Arnold Arboretum](http://arboretum.harvard.edu/about/) and [Central Park](http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/) feel as if they are natural oases when in fact they were designed to the very last tree.

# Choosing a Tree

When choosing a tree, you must start by looking in your yard.

Measure the space you would like to fill.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a very useful resource to use in locating the best tree for your site conditions and design needs.

[Tips to help you choose the Right Tree for the Right Place.](http://www.arborday.org/trees/righttreeandplace/)

Once you have the criteria for your tree you can link to the **Arbor Day Foundation's **[Best Tree Finder](http://www.arborday.org/shopping/trees/treewizard/intro.cfm) to select a tree that will fit your needs and site.

Get all the facts by viewing the **Kemper Center for Home Gardening's **[Plant Finder](http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/alpha.asp)

# Planting a new tree with The Garden Continuum, Inc.

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**The Garden Continuum** is available to help you navigate choosing the Right Plants for the Right Place, so sign up for your [**Free Phone Consultation**](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/landscape-discovery-session-request) today.

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