Life is not easy for a New York City street tree. Unlike trees in the forest, urban trees must contend with an incredible host of threats – pollution, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, winter salt spray, vandalism, perpetual drought-like conditions, confined growing space and dog waste are just a few.
Street trees need to be cared for and protected in order to survive and thrive. One of the best things you could do to support the ongoing health of your street trees is to install a tree guard.
Tree guards –