{"id":17213,"date":"2021-06-07T16:23:33","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T20:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=17213"},"modified":"2025-08-01T10:58:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:58:17","slug":"question-what-tree-should-we-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/question-what-tree-should-we-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: What Tree Should We Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Tree\"<\/a>Question:<\/strong> We live near the Amazon Fulfillment Center in the Jeffersonville\/Charlestown area. We have significant wind most days. We planted a dogwood tree in our front yard 2 years ago. It struggled through last spring and this year half is not going to make it. Is there a better, preferred tree for this area that we might choose to replace it? We prefer a short stature tree vs one that may reach 20 to 30 feet.<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> Dogwood trees can be a challenge to sustain in the landscape due to its environmental requirements. Cornus florida is a \u201cwoods edge\u201d tree that like moist, well-drained soil. Most importantly, these trees require protection and at least partial shade to guard against the wind and sun. Recommended publication: Tree Selection<\/a>, Tree Installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resources<\/strong>
\nTree Selection<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nAsk an Expert: Tree Selection and Planting<\/a>, Purdue Extension –\u00a0 FNR YouTube Channel
\nTree Installation<\/a>, The Education Store
\nTree Pruning Essentials, Publication<\/a> & Video<\/a> The Education Store
\nTree Selection<\/a>, Tree Installation<\/a> & Tree Pruning<\/a> for Landscape, Webinars, Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube channel
\nPlanting Problems: Trees Planted Too Deep<\/a>, Purdue Extension – FNR YouTube Channel
\nID That Tree<\/a>, Purdue Extension – FNR Playlist<\/p>\n

Lindsey Purcell<\/a>, Urban Forestry Specialist
\nPurdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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