--- title: Trees That Don't Do Well in Urban Environments description: Trees That Don't Do Well in Urban Environments image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773279915-jpg/blog-files/352323555_12fc5129f6-300x214.jpg --- # Trees That Don't Do Well in Urban Environments May 29, 2013 6:09:53 AM [![tree maintenance ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773279915-jpg/blog-files/352323555_12fc5129f6-300x214.jpg?width=300&height=214&name=352323555_12fc5129f6-300x214.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773279915-jpg/blog-files/352323555_12fc5129f6-300x214.jpg) Image via Flickr It would seem that adding a tree to any urban environment would make the area more interesting and healthier. While this fact is generally true, there are definitely some trees that you do not want to include in your plans. Here are a few examples: - **Weeping Willow – **These trees, while beautiful, require an enormous growing area, a lot of water, and are fairly brittle in storms; two good reasons to avoid it in the city. - **Cottonwood – **Plagued with an unpleasant smell and a shallow root system, these [trees invade your home](http://cartwrighttree.com/tree-removal.html) in more ways than one. - **Norway Maple – **Another tree with a shallow roots system that damages foundations and driveways, this species of maple is also under serious [attack by a fungi ](http://cartwrighttree.com/disease-control.html)that badly mars its leaves. - **Ash – **This tree was planted in great numbers in the past but a [new pest](http://blog.cartwrighttree.com/tree-healthcare/borer-insect-threatening-ash-trees-in-kansas-city/) is quickly destroying the majority of these plants.** **Don’t ask for trouble and avoid planting this tree. 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