Tree Frequently Asked Questtions
- Q: "I want to plant a tree in front of my house, by the curb. Are there any restrictions?"
A: Remember, plant the right tree for the right place. Call Arkansas One Call at 1-800-482-8998 to identify utilities in the area. Do NOT plant directly over or within 5 lateral feet of underground utilities. Look up, and if there are utility lines overhead, pick a tree species that reaches maturity at a height of less than 25 feet.
- Q: "Can I plant a tree near a fire hydrant?"
A: Trees should be planted no closer than 15 feet from fire hydrants.
- Q: "I'm doing some landscaping that includes planting a few crepe myrtles around the water meter. Is that OK?"
A: Just remember to be sure to plant trees (including crepe myrtles) 5 feet or more away from water meters.
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