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What kind of tree would you recommend for planting in an area between 2 houses near the street?
The area between the 2 driveways is approximately 1...
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Asked February 07, 2025, 3:52 PM EST
What kind of tree would you recommend for planting in an area between 2 houses near the street?
The area between the 2 driveways is approximately 15 feet wide but my property would only extend 5 or so feet.
I would like to plant a suitable tree that could handle our changing weather as we are in climate change. I like deciduous trees.
My property is on the edge of the Grotto in NE Portland. The trees behind my house that are mainly fir trees.
Another factor is that I might need to down size one of these days but I do not know exactly when. Would it be wise of me to plant a tree when I cannot be certain I will be here long enough to take care of It?
I want to help with improving the tree canopy in Portland.
I might have to remove a couple of smaller shrubs in the area that I want to plant a tree in in order to plant a tree.
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi and thanks for asking about planting a tree near the street. Portland has a list of "street trees" I'll attach which has measurements, features of the tree and descriptions.
There is also a section on proper planting of a new tree. If you are not in the Portland city limits, you don't need to worry about the permits, but you can always call the Urban Forestry numbers listed to get their recommendation.
https://www.portland.gov/trees/documents/4-59-foot-wide-planting-spaces-high-voltage-power-lines-pdf-brochure/download
It's always great to plant a tree! The next owners can take it out or, more likely, thank you from the bottom of their hearts for thinking about their future! And I thank you for being concerned with the tree canopy and the proper species!
There is also a section on proper planting of a new tree. If you are not in the Portland city limits, you don't need to worry about the permits, but you can always call the Urban Forestry numbers listed to get their recommendation.
https://www.portland.gov/trees/documents/4-59-foot-wide-planting-spaces-high-voltage-power-lines-pdf-brochure/download
It's always great to plant a tree! The next owners can take it out or, more likely, thank you from the bottom of their hearts for thinking about their future! And I thank you for being concerned with the tree canopy and the proper species!
