Right tree, right place
If you’ve never thought of a tree as unsafe…think again. Depending on where you live, and the maturity of your neighborhood, trees can be dangerous if they grow near power lines.Because trees conduct electricity, choose ones that are right for your yard. Not only does choosing the right trees prevent the risk of fire, injury or death, it decreases tree trimming costs.
Colorado Springs Utilities spends quite a bit of taxpayer money maintaining the trees that find themselves growing through electrical lines. It’s hard to imagine that when you purchase a tree that it will ever reach the height of your power lines…let alone your house. But it happens.
Trees are great for saving on your cooling bills, and adding resale value to your home. But they can be disastrous when planted in the wrong space. We’ve seen trees that have fallen on homes, invaded utility lines, and even cracked through driveways and sidewalks. So the next time you’re thinking about landscaping your yard, keep an open mind. Realize that the trees and shrubs you plant today will likely be two to ten times their original size within just a couple of years.
