Site conditions, such as drainage, light conditions, and soil acidity, are a major consideration when establishing trees. To ensure long and healthy tree lifespans, owners should select varieties that thrive in the specific conditions at the planting site.

Rimkus Principal Consultant and Board-Certified Master Arborist Mark Webber authored a comprehensive reference guide to tree species and their preferred soil pH and drainage characteristics that was recently shared in the Ohio Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture’s Buckeye Arborist. Read the article here.