design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District

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Plant trees appropriate to the context of the right-of-way in which they
are planted.
Mature tree heights, spread, and roots should
be considered in relation to above-ground
and below-ground infrastructure. Do not
place services within the tree dripline unless
they are buried two meters deep or more.
Consider single-stemmed trees planted in the
public right-of-way that have a mature height
of twenty feet (20') or more. Locate trees
so that, at their mature size, any branches
over the street are at least fourteen feet (14')
above the ground and do not interfere with
overhead utilities. Avoid pipeline easements
for all tree planting.
Guidelines for Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place
Texas Forest Service
1. Be sure you allow plenty of space for the tree to grow.
2. Purchase a tree size that you are physically able to plant or hire a professional to help you.
3. It’s important to plan where you want the shade and to think about where your full size tree
will best fi t into your site design.
For more information: texastreeplanting.tamu.edu
Video at: http://tfsweb.tamu.edu/websites/treeselector/video_viewer.aspx?lang=english&segment=1e
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Trees along this corridor may be too far apart to provide aesthetic benefi ts.
Trees can provide an artistic fl air.
The distinct visual qualities of tree lined streets are unmistakable.
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