With the world’s climate changing quickly, gardeners need to consider whether the trees we plant today will be able to withstand changed conditions in future decades.
Trees are long-term investments that often outlive the people who plant them. And with the world’s climate changing fast, we now need to consider whether the trees we plant today will be able to withstand the changing conditions in our gardens over the next 30, 50 or even 100 years.
Even some iconic state trees are not considered resilient in their own states, Herms said. For example, California’s coastal redwoods “are very dependent on the moisture that comes from fog, and that fog is being reduced.” “In most cases, it can continue to grow in the residential landscape with a proactive healthcare program,” he said. That means making conditions as favorable as possible by providing proper irrigation, insect and disease protection and treatment, and a good nutrition program, all of which help trees tolerate stress better. A credentialed, certified arborist can help.
If you’re planning to plant a tree this spring, Herms suggests selecting a species that currently thrives in your horticultural zone as well as two zones warmer. For example, a homeowner in Zone 6 should seek out trees that are well-suited for Zones 6-8.
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