How to Use the Approved Street Tree Planting List “Master Tree Table”
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Table Layout
The columns running across the top of the table are the categories by which you can sort the
Street Tree List. These categories are:
• Tree Type: broad groupings of trees, i.e. Oak, Pine, Ginkgo biloba.
• Common and Scientific Name: Refers to specific tree species, i.e. Holly oak, Bosnian
pine, Halka Ginkgo biloba.
• Size: The height of the tree and the width of the crown.
• Features: aesthetic interests and environmental services provided.
• 3’-8.5’ planting strip with/without power lines: The size of the right-of-way planting
strip and whether it has high voltage power lines overhead. If a box is checked, it means
that tree is approved for planting in that size of strip.
• Description: Details on defining tree characteristics, i.e. evergreen/deciduous, fall color,
growth rate, etc.
In the lower right-hand corner of the table, there is a zoom-in/out bar. By clicking on the plus or
minus icons you can adjust the scale of the table.
Sorting by Category
In the bottom right corner of each column category there is a down arrow. By clicking on an
arrow, a new window opens showing several options for how to sort that category.
The options are:
• Sort A-Z or Z-A: For when you want to look at
the whole list in alphabetical order.
• Search: for when you have a specific tree(s) or
quality(ies) in mind.
Let’s walk through a few specific ways to sort the
Approved Street Tree list to find your perfect tree.
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Sorting by Tree Type
If you are unsure about which specific species of tree to plant but have a general idea of an
overall group of trees you like (e.g. Oaks), sorting by tree type is a great way to start narrowing
down your options!
First, click on the down arrow in the “Tree Type”
category. A new window will open showing the
different sorting options.
In the Search line, you can type in a tree group, e.g.
Magnolia, and then click “OK”.
OR:
To select a tree type from the drop-down list, first
click the box next to (Select All). This will unselect
the current list. Then scroll down to the tree type
that you would like. Click on the box next to the
tree type and then hit the “OK” button. The table
will then show only the tree type you’ve selected.
You can also select multiple tree types by clicking
on multiple boxes.
To make a different selection, you can click on the
Clear Filter option and then make a new selection.
This method can be used when sorting through the
Common and Scientific Names, Size and Features
categories.
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Sorting by Planting Strip Size
This method is great if you know what size your right-of-way planting strip is but have no idea
what trees might fit.
To sort by a specific planting strip size, click on the
down arrow in the appropriate category.
Unselect the Select All box and then click on the
“X” box.
The resulting table will now show
all the options for trees that are
approved for that planting strip.
Note: many of the trees on the list
can be planted in multiple sizes of
planting strips.
Remember: to make a different selection, you click on the Clear Filter option.
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Sorting by Multiple Categories
Now that you know how to sort by Tree Type/Common Name, etc. and by Planting Strip Size,
let’s walk through how to sort by multiple categories and further narrow down your street tree
options.
To start, pick one category to filter by, such as Planting Strip Size. Once the table has been
sorted, select a different category, for example Tree Type. You’ll notice that after sorting by the
first category, your options in the second have been pared down. You can keep narrowing the
search by selecting more categories to filter.
Note: in order to start your search over, you will need to Clear All selections from each sorted
category.
Example:
We want to find a tree that can fit in a 3’ planting strip with overhead powerlines and are 30’ to
35’ tall. We also want a tree that has seasonal interests- like fall color and interesting bark.
Begin by filtering trees that
fit in 3’ planting strips with
overhead powerlines and
then filter for 30’-35’ tall
trees.
Once we’ve sorted by these
two categories, we can
move on to filtering the
remaining trees by the
features we want (fall color
and interesting bark).
