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you purchase a quality tree with a healthy root system (10 inches or container width per inch of trunk diameter at six inches above the soil line). dig the hole to the depth of the root ball, and no deeper. use native soil to backfill and wood chips for mulch. staking should not be needed unless the trunk is over three inches in diameter.

you work for greene-mann landscaping company. a client is looking for a tree to shade her roof. according to the document shown, to help her determine what size tree to plant, you first need information about:
a. the location where she wants to plant the tree.
b. what percentage she wants her property value to increase.
c. how much energy she wants to conserve.
d. which direction her house faces.
e. her preference for native or non - native tree species.

Explanation:

To determine the tree size for shading the roof, the planting location (A) is crucial. The location affects factors like available space, soil type (relevant to native soil use), and sunlight exposure (for shading). Option B (property value increase) and C (energy conservation) are unrelated to tree - size determination from the given document. Option D (house direction) is less relevant than location for tree - size choice. Option E (native/non - native preference) relates to species, not size.

Answer:

A. the location where she wants to plant the tree.