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Question: Hello, I'm looking for suggestions for our local Tree Commission for native species trees that may be used as street …

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  Hello, I'm looking for suggestions for our local Tree Commission for native species trees that may be used as street trees - realizing there are limitations of course. Currently, they are only planting zelkova, pears, and honey locusts. Any directions to resources would be appreciated. Winthrop, MA - right by Logan, Chris Z.

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  Dear zikechristopher, good morning. Thank you for considering native plants in the street plantings being done in your town. In the rural ME town I grew up in, all the street trees were native (primarily sugar maple and American elm). Now, it seems that non-native is a requirement (or at least perceived as such). I suggest you contact Ulrich Lorimer (ulorimer@nativeplanttrust.org) to obtain lists of hardy, native plants that could be used. Best wishes.