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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Thank you for your interest in Shadetree Partnership, Inc.! Please call Dale Skidmore (949) 453-5817 or Dave Lochridge
(949) 453-5828 if you have any questions or to make an appointment with for visiting the nursery.
Where can the trees be planted?
All trees must be planted on public lands, such as public parks, school grounds, cemeteries, and public golf courses.
Shadetree will inspect your site to approve the exact placement of each tree. Sahdetree will be looking for:
• Existing structures that could restrict canopy or root development, including buildings, sidewalks, roads, paths, and
overhead or underground utility lines.
• The potential for trees to block signs, streetlights or fire hydrants.
• Suitability of the soil, including drainage capability.
• Appropriateness of tree species, given the site conditions and expected uses.
• Adequate spacing, given the tree species.
What trees are available?
The trees you will be planting will be between two to three years old and will be approximately four to six feet in height.
Two weeks prior to the planting, you or your representative will need to select the trees at the nursery (located at the UCI
campus at the corner of California and Campus Drive) which will be tagged for your use. Sahdetree generally has at
least four species available.
What do we need to do to prepare the site?
You will need to prepare the holes prior to the event. At the time of inspection, Shadetree will provide more detailed
instructions, based on soil type and the number and type of trees selected. You may need to auger the holes for the trees.
You will need to pick up the trees and transport them to the site prior to the event.
As a safety precaution, consider putting the trees still in their containers into the prepared holes until they are ready to be
permanently planted.
How many volunteers will we need?
As a prerequisite of planting the trees, the planting needs to be a community event and you will need to round up
volunteers for the planting. If you do not have access to volunteers, Shadetree can assist in finding volunteers. The
number of volunteers needed will be determined by a number of factors, such as the number of trees to plant, the desired
length of the event (usually 2-4 hours), the ratio of children to adults, and so on. A rule of thumb is a team of two adults
will plant four trees per hour.
What do we need to do on the day of planting?
Shadetree will provide you with a Planning Packet to assist you with the details of planning your event. In general,
plantings are done in the morning within 2-4 hours. You will need to have planting tools on hand, as well as water for
drinking and washing hands. Anticipate parking requirements and arrange for restroom facilities. Volunteers and their
hours need to be documented, usually by sign-in sheets. Signs for parking and signing in are quite helpful.
Typically, the event begins by gathering the volunteers for a brief orientation: the goal of the day’s event, such as the
number of trees to be planted. Demonstrate how to plant a tree. Review safety techniques. Direct volunteers as to what
needs to be done. As the event continues, make sure newcomers are oriented. Assign and re-assign tasks as needed. As
the event comes to a close, gather the volunteers and thank them.
How will the trees be maintained after the planting?
You will need to plan for watering the trees before Sahdetree will release the trees to you.
Can Shadetree assist in any way beyond providing the trees?
Shadetree has shovels, gloves, tables, and beverage dispensers that can be loaned out for the day of the event. A
Shadetree representative will attend the event to demonstrate proper tree planting technique and to ensure that safety
precautions are taken and volunteer hours are appropriately documented.
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