HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-11 Arborist ReportJulie Hultman
From: kdwidin@comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, September 1 , 2003 0:52 AM
To: Jim Butler; Judy Holst; Julie Hultman; Eric A. Johnson; Jay Johnson; Dennis Postler; Scott
Richards; Mark Vierling
Subject: DDDLLC - Landscaping Inspection Second Building
O P H Staff
I have inspected the landscaping on the DDDLLC site and have the
following comments:
1. The landscaping for the second building is in and the plants are all
there and were in good condition when planted.
2. The trees are not the species indicated in the landscape plan, but are
acceptable and are large, healthy specimens with good form.
3. Many of the trees need water. Some of the frees (NE area of lot) are
planted with large rocks (rip -rap) over the roots. These trees should be
mulched with wood chips to keep roots cool and moist.
4. 1 also again inspected the landscaping for the first phase. The maples
are very stressed and should be watered. At least three of the trees and
as many as five may not survive. I suggest holding some escrow, if
possible, in case trees need to be replaced (5 trees = $2200.). The trees,
as previously recommended, should be mulched with 4 in. of wood chip
mulch from trunk to branch spread to keep roots cool and moist, which
encourages root production and enhances survival.
Kathy Widin
Arborist
City of Oak Park Heights