Article: Roadside tree, shrub, and groundcover planting guidelines.(North Carolina)

North Carolina's state highway system is known for its beautiful roadside vegetation, including extensive wildflower plantings. The plantings are designed for practical purposes as well; grasses and legume covers provide erosion control, and trees and shrubs reduce mowing requirements.

The state infrastructure system is maintained not only by the Department of Transportation (DOT); municipalities, civic organizations, and individuals regularly request permission to plant trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers within highway rights-of-way. To protect the roads and maintain a consistently high level of safety, utility, economy, and beauty, the state has developed the ...

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