Planning ahead is important when you are thinking about planting a new tree. People often plant trees without thinking about how large they will grow once they mature. It’s difficult to imagine that the six- or eight-foot tree you plant today could grow as tall as 80 or 100 feet over time.
Our Right Tree, Right Place brochure can help you select a tree that is appropriate for the area you’re considering. This guide provides valuable tips and suggestions on how to plant the right tree in the right place to prevent the tree from growing into overhead power lines.
When planting within 15 feet of an overhead power line, you should choose large shrubs or small evergreens and hardwood trees with mature heights up to 15 feet (see Zone 1 - Small Trees chart below). When planting between 15 and 30 feet of an overhead power line, you should choose large shrubs or small evergreens and hardwood trees with a mature height of up to 30 feet (see Zone 2 - Trees chart below).