The Chicago Region Trees Initiative, including Green Industry partners, is focused on improving the health and longevity of urban trees. In December 2022, a roundtable forum was held with members of the green industry, including growers, contractors, designers, and foresters to identify and address the hurdles to tree health throughout a tree’s life. This session, will report out the outcomes of that meeting and on causes and solutions to tree stressors to improve canopy cover and longevity. Including urban tree stressors, stock with poor root architecture, improper planting techniques, poor site assessment and remediation, and ineffective maintenance practices. Understanding and improving the process from growing trees to planting and caring for trees can improve the health and longevity of urban trees.