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Street Tree Selection Under Power Lines and Over Clay Sewer Pipe

Maryland town center project: 5-ft brick sidewalk, 15-ft grass strip to building. Overhead wires at 20-25 ft. 100-year-old 10" terra cotta sewer 10 ft off curb. Needs shade, low maintenance, minimal litter, non-invasive roots.

Schmidt UtiliTrees Database

UtiliTrees - cultivars selected for utility line clearance, pedestrian-friendly branching, disease resistance, urban tolerance, non-invasive roots.

Best Bets for This Scenario

  • Ash or Wireless Zelkova - least messy "shade" trees
  • Crabapple, cherry, plum - beautiful flowers/fall color but messier

Challenge: Availability

Schmidt is Pacific Northwest. East coast sourcing needed. Use their zone/size guide to specify locally available equivalents. Catalog images help convince municipalities.

~M

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