DECIDUOUS SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES 
BENEFITS FROM PLANTING TREES : es 
Beauty, shelter, protection, profit, and pride of ownership -- 
which provides health, wealth and happiness. 
Beauty of form, bloom, foliage and fruit 
Background 
Framing 
Screening undersirable views 
Complement masses of shrub borders 
Add an appearance of depth to a lawn area 
Climate control for man, animals, crops and fowl--summer & winter 
Wind protection for man, animals, crops and fowl 
Erosion control--save the soil 
Lumber 
Firewood 
Fruit for birds 
Increase value of property 
Community improvement--a progressive looking community 
It is not a home until it’s planted 
SPACING OF TREES 
Some cities have ordinances for the spacing of street trees. 
Some of the towns near here are designating spacings of 40 to 50 feet 
for the main shade trees. There have been trees planted too close to- 
gether. In the absence of an ordinance we believe in recommending a 
minimum distance of 35 feet for near here. AS we go west from here, 
near central Nebraska we suggest a 30 foot minimum. In western 
Nebraska and Wyoming perhaps a 25 foot minimum. As we travel west in 
our territory most trees grow to a shorter ultimate height. A rule of 
thumb for a liberal spacing of any deciduous tree is a distance apart 
equal to ultimate height. 
Of course, for different effects, different spacing are used for 
which no general Suggestions can be given. 
The Marshaliman may obtain information from local observation, 
local experienced planters or from the Marshall office for specific 
territories. 
