Arborvitae and road salt

[Groundpounder]

Looking to plant some Arborvitae by a busy road, and just wondering how far back I need to keep it so it doesn't get killed by road salt.

 

[Zeldman]

Will the city or county let you plant between your property line and the pavement?

 

[sourdough44]

I see it all the time, evergreen trees killed by salt spray. It may depend some on the speed of traffic & common winds. A few species may be more resistant.

 

[Lachlan]

If you lived in northern NY state I'd tell you that New Hampshire might be far enough away. This state salts the roads like they're trying to turn them into bacon.