Want to increase the long-term curb appeal of your commercial property? According to the Arbor Day Foundation, mature trees adorning commercial spaces can boost their property values by 5% to 12%. The positive impact of trees is not limited to office parks or retail shopping centers. Even industrial parks with trees and well-maintained landscaping enjoy higher property values, and they often attract tenants who are more likely to pay rents above market value.
Investing in Greenery and Choosing the Right Species
You have everything to gain from planting trees on your commercial property. When you plan for landscaping with our consultants, the first step involves inspecting the property to see how the green areas can be designed. Our arborists will measure the areas that can be landscaped. They will also determine the vegetation that can be planted and the species that the soil and potential undergrowth can support.
The soil and sunlight conditions are crucial when choosing tree species for your commercial property. Landscape design takes into consideration the year-round sunlight and shade patterns in the property. It also calls for soil analysis and possible remediation to make it sufficiently fertile to support trees and vegetation. When our landscaping consultants complete the site survey, they will present you with a list of species with the potential to grow and thrive.
You need to think about a long-term commitment to tree care. Some species are relatively low-maintenance, while others will require more frequent pruning and care. A species such as Aesculus californica, the buckeye tree, is stunning and low-maintenance, and then there’s the prettier dogwood tree, which requires more watering. These are preferred native species, but you can also go more practical with a resilient mesquite tree. In general, you want to select species that suit your budget and maintenance capabilities, but try to go native whenever possible.
Best Practices for Planting Trees in Your Commercial Property
Don’t fixate on how cute saplings look. You must know the mature height and spread of the tree species so that you can ensure the trees you choose won’t block signage, overhangs, walkways, or streets when they are fully grown. What about the impact of the root system? This is an aspect of planting that our arborists double- and triple-check before choosing species. They check for underground utilities, sidewalks, or building structures that can be affected by aggressive root growth.
Whether you select a native species or another one, apply a layer of mulch around the base of the tree, without touching the mulch, to help with retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and regulating soil temperature. You will need to make a firm commitment to watering, especially during the early years.
For planting, pruning, trimming, removal, and other commercial tree services, contact our experts at Roots Up Tree Company in Boulder, CO.
