Summary Plant a tree so the root flare, the point where the trunk widens into the first structural roots, sits at or slightly above the surrounding soil line. Nursery stock is frequently potted with excess soil covering the flare, so the correct depth is measured from the flare rather than from the top of the… Continue reading How Deep Should You Plant a Tree in New Orleans, LA?

Summary Set a tree back from a fence by at least half its mature canopy spread, which means roughly 8 to 12 feet for small ornamentals and 25 feet or more for large shade trees. On the narrow lots common across New Orleans, that math usually rules out large species along a side fence. Louisiana… Continue reading How Close to a Fence Can You Plant a Tree in New Orleans, LA?

Summary Replanting increases biodiversity only when the trees planted are species local wildlife can actually use. Around New Orleans, native oaks and cypress support far more insect and bird life than ornamental imports, and the region’s biggest biodiversity problem is Chinese tallow, an established invasive that crowds out native growth. Big Easy Tree Removal helps… Continue reading How Reforestation Restores Biodiversity Around New Orleans, LA

Summary A tree’s root system is typically far wider than its canopy and much shallower than people expect, often spreading two to three times the branch width while staying largely within the top few feet of soil. In New Orleans, a high water table and dense clay push roots shallower and wider still, which is… Continue reading How Big Are Tree Roots Compared to the Tree? A New Orleans, LA Guide