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Right Tree, Right Place

Our tree trimming practices are designed to balance the vital role trees play in the environment with the need to provide safe, reliable electric service.

By planting the right tree in the right place, you help protect your community’s trees while supporting dependable utility service.

Consider the Following When Selecting a Tree

  • Height. Will it come within 10 feet of power lines when it’s fully grown?
  • Canopy spread. How wide will the tree grow?
  • Growth rate. A slow-growing species is typically stronger and lives longer than fast-growing species.
  • Form or shape. A columnar tree grows in less space. Round or V-shaped trees provide more shade.

The taller a tree will grow, the further it needs to be planted from power lines.

Small (15 Feet High or Less)

Plant 10-25 feet from power lines

  • Flowering Crabapple
  • Flowering Dogwood
  • Redbud
  • Flowering Cherry
  • Serviceberry
  • Common Hawthorn

Medium (30 Feet High or Less)

Plant 20-50 feet from overhead lines

  • Evergreens (up to 30 feet)
  • Junipers
  • Japanese Yew
  • Cypress species
  • Holly

Large (At Least 35 Feet High)

Plant 50+ feet away from overhead lines

  • Oaks
  • Sweetgum
  • Maples
  • Pines
  • Firs and Spruces
  • Yellow Poplar
  • Willows

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