HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-24 Arborist ReportKris Danielson
From: K.D. v id €n f widin @mm p .org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 :13 AM
To: kdanieIson@cityofoakparkheights.com
Subject: Am rl Inn Landscaping
Kris
The other day I received a call from representative of
Am ri Inn, saying that they made the corrections to the landscape
that were recommended last fall and that the landscaping was ready
for a repeat inspection. I visited the site 7/23 and have the
following comments:
1. The dead globe arborvitae on the north side of the parking lot
appear to have been replaced. one arborvitae in that bed has been
pushed over (probably by snow removal equipment) and the burlap is
exposed. The shrub should be put back into position and the burlap
covered with soil and mulch.
2. The yews in front generally look better} however, there is one b
the fire connection that is yellow and not growing. It is a drainage
issue. The drainage should be corrected and a new shrub re- planted
or a different shrub placed in that location which would be more
tolerant of the waterlogged conditions (red -twig dogwood).
3. The back slope looks much better. The river birch should be
pruned of dead tips in September.
4. Many deciduous trees on site have some dieba k from transplant
stress. A number also show sprouting on or at the bottom of the
trunks. The dead branches and tips and trunk and root sprouts should
be pruned in September.
5. The wilting trees and shrubs mentioned in the previous inspection
memo look better probably due to all the rainfall this year.
6 Trees on the west slope are improperly staked. Wide nylon
strapping should be used instead of twine in a hose. There is some
trunk damage already.
Cathy Widin
Arborist
City of Oak Park Heights