Urban Horticulture
Urban Horticulture Institute
Aims to improve the quality of urban life by enhancing the functions of plants within urban ecosystems. Online resources and publications for assessing sites and choosing trees that match conditions, including:
New! Deciduous Woody Groundcovers [2.7 MB .pdf]
Low-growing shrubs and woody plants provide attractive, protective cover for gardens, slopes and difficult sites.
Transplanting guide [pdf]
How to select, transport, handle, plant and maintain trees and shrubs to assure they have the best chance to thrive.
Recommended Urban Trees [18.3 MB .pdf]
Site Assessment and Tree Selection for Stress Tolerance
Helps you choose the best tree for your site. Profiles of best urban trees.
Creating the Urban Forest: The Bare Root Method [670 KB .pdf]
For many species, this is cheaper than and as effective as planting balled and burlapped or container grown plants.