Aug 30, 2024 · We have eight recommendations for the best tree specimens to plant along city streets. These trees are considered the most adaptable to the urban environment and horticulturists revere them.

Oct 30, 2016 · For an average of US$4 per urban resident, trees could help cool cities while reducing life-threatening air pollution and offering many other co-benefits for individuals and communities.

Feb 28, 2025 · Urban tree planting is a vital strategy for creating resilient, livable, and equitable cities amid rapid urbanization and climate change. Beyond aesthetics, trees cool cities, improve air quality, boost mental health, and enhance public safety.

Feb 12, 2025 · Planting trees in urban areas is more than just a landscaping decision; it’s an investment in the future of cities. Trees provide ecological, social, and economic benefits, from filtering air pollution to cooling down neighborhoods during hot summers.

Urban areas present a challenging environment for trees due to pollution, limited space, and often poor soil quality. However, some species are well-suited to city life, offering shade, beauty, and environmental benefits. Here’s a guide to the top 10 trees that excel in urban spaces, perfect for homeowners, gardeners, and tree enthusiasts.

Jul 28, 2022 · Beyond mitigation, urban trees and forests can boost cities' resilience, reduce inequity, improve health and provide myriad other benefits. Cities and communities around the world are stepping up to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prevent dangerous climate change impacts.

Feb 6, 2024 · Urban trees boost biodiversity, provide cooling effects and lessen climate-related impacts. Trees deliver ecosystem services that are crucial to the health and well-being of the...

Jul 15, 2024 · Trees make communities more livable for residents by adding natural beauty, improving mental health and providing spaces for solitude and privacy. Increasing urban trees in cities has the potential to make the lives of future generations more enjoyable and counter the effects of climate change.

Aug 14, 2024 · Urban trees play an extremely important role in shaping urban spaces, offering a range of ecological, health and social benefits. However, selecting the right tree species for urban planting is a challenge that requires consideration of many factors, such as climatic conditions, air pollution and disease resistance.

Download Recommended Urban Trees Publication (~70MB) - includes all of the content from the pdf files listed in the table of contents below. This collection includes trees with a USDA Plant Hardiness listing of Zone 6 or colder and was created to help you choose appropriate trees for a variety of urban situations.