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Soil type and
moisture
The first place to start is to have your soil tested prior to planting. A soil test will provide you with information regarding soil pH, organic matter content and any nutrient deficiencies.
Soil moisture is also important to consider: Is the area wet most of the time, or is it a dry site?
Trees that require a lot of moisture will not do well when planted on a dry site, and vice versa.
Light exposure
Determine the amount of sunlight in the area selected. Plants are either shade-tolerant or shade-intolerant. Shade-tolerant plants will do well in the shade or filtered light, where shade-intolerant plants require full sun to thrive.
Tree size
This element in selecting a tree is probably the most overlooked. Knowing how tall and wide the tree is going to be at maturity is very important.
Trees are often planted when they are young and are placed too close to a house or under overhead utility lines. This usually doesn’t cause an immediate problem, but as the tree grows it begins to rub against the house or to interfere with the utility lines.
At that point, the tree will require regular pruning to
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