Trees Planted and Why?

In conducting my  research, the same research the City should have conducted, I have learned that the City of Minneapolis Plants the following: The City of Minneapolis uses a variety of trees along its boulevards, including popular choices like silver maple, American Linden, and Hackberry, according to the Tree Trust and Gertens Garden Center. However, the specific mix can vary by neighborhood. The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is responsible for managing city-owned trees, including those on boulevards. 

Silver maple trees have a shallow, fibrous root system that spreads horizontally rather than going deeply into the soil. This root system can be quite extensive, often extending 2-3 times the width of the tree's canopy. This characteristic, while beneficial for absorbing nutrients from the upper soil layers, can also lead to issues with sidewalks, foundations, and underground utilities. 

American Linden trees, also known as basswood, primarily have a lateral root system. While they can develop a taproot, especially when young, they are more characterized by widespread, shallow roots. This means their roots are concentrated in the top layer of soil and spread out horizontally rather than digging deeply.

 Hackberry trees have a deep, wide-spreading root system, often characterized by a central taproot and extensive fibrous roots. This system typically reaches depths of 3 to 10 feet and can spread 2 to 3 times the width of the canopy. The deep root system allows hackberries to thrive in various soil conditions and provides stability, especially in windy conditions. 

I have reached out to the City of Minneapolis, and Parks and Recreation and the Forestry Department and they have yet, or are refusing to respond to my simple inquiry. What is it that they are hiding. That is what I hope to find out. I have also reached out to Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene in hopes that she will look in tho this matter.  Please view letter "Comnmissioner Marion Greene".