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We appreciate the outdoors and understand your desire to plant new trees when the weather permits. Before you plant, make sure you consider the lifespan of the tree and its proximity to power lines and equipment. Consider the following:
Call 811 at least 48 hours before you begin any digging project.
Planning for the right tree and the right placement ahead of planting will ensure generations will enjoy its beauty without impacting the reliability of the electric service for your home and neighbors.
Your local tree nursery can help you find the right tree for the right place. Let them know how far away you need to plant from power lines, and they can help recommend the best species.
Below are some recommended species depending on the distance you are planting from power lines.
When planting within 15 feet of power lines is unavoidable, you can consider the following trees:
Plant these trees a minimum of 20 feet from overhead lines:
Plant these trees 50+ feet away from overhead lines:
These trees aren’t suitable near power lines:
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