Difference in dbh, urban stress, and percentage of crown removal between trees growing in Yonkers, White Plains, and New Castle, NY.
| Community | Tree dbh (inches) | Urban stress ratinga | Crown removed(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers | 14.2 | 1.15 | 11 |
| White Plains | 9.43 | 0.82 | 11 |
| New Castle | 5.19 | 0.06 | 27 |
a —Rating based on cumulative presence of wounds, root girdling, and exposed roots. A rating of 1 would indicate that on average each tree is subject to at least one major stress factor such as wounding, girdling roots, or exposed roots.