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Statesville, North Carolina, USA
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CITY of STATESVILLE

Planting to Pruning

(Items in red provide direct links.)

before you dig or prune...

Is the selected planting area or existing tree on a city-owned property or right-of-way?

If so, you are prohibited by law from trimming or destroying city-owned trees and you must obtain a permit before planting a new one. (See our section on City Ordinances)


The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) offers some of the best tree information on the web. Their informative brochures (listed below) are available online or can be picked up (free of charge) at the office of Parks & Recreation.

Click HERE to view any of the following ISA brochures online.

Why Hire An Arborist
Tree Benefits Tree Values
Tree Selection Buying High Quality Trees
Avoiding Tree & Utility ConflictsNew Tree Planting
Mature Tree Care Plant Health Care
Trees & Turf Proper Mulching Techniques
PRUNING YOUNG TREESPRUNING MATURE TREES
Why Topping Hurts Trees Insect and Disease Problems
Recognizing Tree Hazards
Avoiding Tree Damage During Construction
Treatment of Trees Damaged During Construction

Click HERE for correct Crepe Myrtle Care & Pruning

Quick tips from the National Arbor Day Foundation

How to Plant Containerized Trees How to Plant a Bare Root Tree
The Value of Mulch Where Roots Really Grow
Girdling Kills TreesDon't Top Trees
How to Make Pruning Cut The 1/3 and 1/4 Rules of Pruning

Planting Techniques for Trees and Shrubs - detailed procedures published by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in conjunction with North Carolina State University.

Additional Pruning Techniques may be found in our Storm Damage Tips section under Tree First-Aid and Avoiding More Damage.

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