Selected trees for city streets: A dissertation submitted to the Department of Horticulture, Landscape and Parks, Lincoln College, Canterbury for the Diploma of Parks and Recreation

Abstract

In urban areas , not enough consideration has been given by local authorities to choosing the most appropriate tree to fit within the constraints imposed upon it by the planting site.

In this dissertation I wish to show that there are appropriate species available with amenity qualities for urban street improvement.

To achieve this I have divided the dissertation into two sections. In the first section I have outlined factors to be considered before tree planting is undertaken. The second section is a selected list of 26 genera suitable for streets under different considerations in New Zealand and temperate Australia.

A tabulated summary of features will be shown as an appendix so that the suitability of different trees to a particular site may be seen at a glance.