Problems with trees in cities, ranked by urban residents’ level of agreement with each statement.
| Problems with trees | Rankz | Level of agreementy |
|---|---|---|
| Trees are a problem in cities because they cause allergies | 1 | 1.64 ± 0.04 |
| Trees should not be used in business districts because they block store signs | 2 | 1.57 ± 0.03 |
| Trees should not be planted because their roots crack sidewalks | 3 | 1.50 ± 0.03 |
| Trees should be removed from cities because they can fall across power lines | 4 | 1.44 ± 0.03 |
| Trees should not be used in cities because they make it difficult to detect criminal behavior | 5 | 1.43 ± 0.03 |
| Trees should not be planted along streets because they drip sap or sticky residue on parked cars | 6 | 1.42 ± 0.03 |
| Trees should not be planted in cities because they are ugly when they are not maintained | 7 | 1.32 ± 0.03 |
| Trees should not be planted in cities because they cost the city too much | 8 | 1.30 ± 0.03 |