Plant Smart

Naturally, we recommend that you not plant any trees under power lines. Even small trees sometimes interfere and prevent crews from being able to easily access areas that require maintenance; however, the following list of trees are recommended if you decide to plant under overhead power lines:

Tree Name	Mature Height
Acer Griseum-Paperbark	18 - 25’
Acer Ginnala-Amur Maple	15 - 18’
Acer Palmatium-Japanese Maple	12 - 15’ to 25’
Amalanchier-Serviceberry	20 - 25’
Cercis Canadensis-Eastern Redbud	20 - 25’
Cercis Canadensis-Forest Pansy	18 - 24’
Cornus Florida-Flowering Dogwood	18 - 20’
Magnolia-Little Gem	20 - 25’
Magnolia-Timeless Beauty	15 - 20’
Magnolia Soulangiana-Saucer	15 - 25’
Magnolia Virginiana-Sweetbay	15 - 20’
Magnolia Stellata-Star	15 - 25’
Malus Prairefire-Flowering Crabapple other varities-Indian Magic, Profusion Zumi, Red Splendor	15 - 20’
Prunus-Kwanzan-Flowering Cherry	18 - 20’

JCPB is very active in the community. In partnership with the Master Gardener’s Association and the Appalachian Fairgrounds, JCPB worked to provide trees for the beautification of the Fairgrounds. The other objectives of this “tree partnership” were to provide shade for those attending various events at the Fairgrounds in Gray, as well as educate individuals as to what’s recommended for planting underneath power lines.