Taking Care of Your Trees

Taking Care of Your Trees Fun Facts $2.1 billion annual heating and cooling savings because of trees. 8 years average lifespan of metropolitan trees. 260 pounds annual oxygen Northern red oak New Jersey State Tree production of 1 tree. Shade can lower air temperature by 20° F in the summer! Can live to be 300-500 years old. 5-20% increase in property value with landscaping. Reproduces through both seeds and root sprouts. Stages of Growth Stem less than 1/2 inch in Several feet tall with trunk under 1 10s to No protection from disease or insects. 100s of diameter. foot in diameter. feet tall. Seedling sprouting and developing tree. Old age - Sapling - young, rapidly growing tree. Maturity - fully developed tree that is no longer growing and produces fewer seeds and less pollen. tree in reproductive stage. Maintenance and Care Process Frequency Stage Benefits Sapling Maturity Old Age • Safety · Aesthetics • Increase in sunlight and airflow Monthly or as needed Pruning Seedling Sapling Maturity Old age • Weed control • Soil insulation and aeration • Promotion of overall tree health Mulching Annually or as needed · Healthier growth • Greater nutrient absorption · Feeding of beneficial fungi and microorganisms Deep-root Every 2 years Maturity fertilization • Directional growth • Safety • Support for unstable trunk or branches Cabling and bracing Seedling Old age As needed • Safety · Aesthetics Tree and As needed Old age stump removal Provided by: Sources: www.treesaregood.com/funfacts/FunFacts.aspx www.treesaregood.com/treecare/resources/benefits_trees.pdf www.ehow.com/how-does_5365342_steps-tree-growth.html www.5ostates.com/tree/newjersey.htmm.UTBL7VdAbzA www.museum.state.il.us/muslink/forest/htmls/trees/Q-rubra.html ACTION 908-756-4100 www.actiontreeservicenj.com VICE.COM ACTION T