HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-18 Arborist ReportJulie Hultman
From: kdwidin a@comcast. net
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:19 AM
To: Tom Ozzello; Julie Hultman; Dennis Pastier; Eric A. Johnson; Jim Butler; Scott Richards; Mark
Vierling
Subject: Goodwill Industries - Proposed Landscape Plan
OPH Staff
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I have reviewed the proposed landscape plan for Goodwill Industries. I also visited the site last
week with Todd Erickson of FFE, prior to their plan submittal. The landscape plan for the site looks
good. They are proposing to use plant species and cultivars which are, for the most part, hardy,
attractive, and relatively free of serious insect or disease problems, site problems or maintenance issues.
"Pink Spires" flowering crabapple is listed in one reference as moderately to highly susceptible to apple
scab, a common, and potentially serious, fungal disease of apple and crabapple in our area. "Spring
Snow ", though it is often planted for the reason that it produces no fruit, is also listed as susceptible to
apple scab. I would recommend replacing those cultivars with ones which show more resistance to
apple scab, such as "Donald Wyman ", "Indian Summer ", "Professor Sprenger ", or "Sugar Tyme ". If
Buell's experience with "Spring Snow" and "Pink Spires" crabapples has been satisfactory as far as
apple scab symptoms in the landscape, and fungicidal control has not been needed, then these cultivars
are acceptable. They are specifying some cultivars, "Neon Flash" spirea, and "Blue Muffin" viburnum,
which I have not seen in landscapes so far in Oak Park Heights, so it will be interesting to see how these
look and perform in the landscape. It looks as if the screening proposed for the east side will be
adequate to screen the building and activity from the residential units on Oakgreen Ave.. As the project
goes forward, the landscape plan should be accompanied by a plant legend and planting detail. A list of
trees which are being removed, including their species and size, will also be needed to calculate any tree
replacement requirement for this project. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this
review. Please forwar d my comments to the developer.
Kathy Widen
OPH Arborist
10/18/2006