HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-08 Arborist CommentsJulie Hultman
From: K.D. Widin [kdwidin@comcastnet]
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 3:00 PM
To: Julie Hultman
Subject: Xcel Energy Baytown Sub-Station Landscaping
Julie
Here is the text of my email to Eric in May regarding the review of the landscape plan. I do not, however, find a copy of the
landscape plan here. Is there a copy at City Hall? Thanks.
Kathy
*From:* kdwidin@comcast.net [mailto: kdwidin@comcast. net]
*Sent:* Tuesday, May 08, 2007 8:51 AM
*To:* Eric A. Johnson; tozello@cityofoakparkheights.com
*Subject:* Xcel Energy Sub-Station Landscaping
Eric -
I have reviewed the landscape plan for the Xcel Energy Baytown Substation in OPH. 1 received the plan 5/7/07 (could not
find a date on the plan itself). The design is attractive and consists of evergreen and deciduous trees and several different
types of shrubs. The plant materials chosen represent a good species mix and the sizes are appropriate for the use. I
would recommend, however, that, instead of species silver maple, they use a hybrid of silver maple and red maple, such
as "Autumn Blaze", since it has better form. The Planting Detail is fine. The landscape contractor should be sure to
remove the burlap from the top of the root balls and the twine from the base of the trunks of trees and large shrubs at time
of planting, or they will have to return to do that. If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me.
Kathy Widin
OPH Arborist
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