Picking a tree is not like picking a couch. The difference being you will outlive a couch, but a tree will outlive you.   

A tree’s growth will likely extend over several decades, perhaps even centuries, so it is important to choose trees with care, taking several factors into consideration.   

Size matters: If you have enough space, you may not care how big a tree will eventually become. But if your tree is to be planted close to the house, you will want a smaller growing ornamental tree. Evergreens are tricky because at planting time they may look innocent, but in a decade or two, an evergreen such as spruce or pine can easily become 20 to 30 feet wide, taking up too much........

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