HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-24 Arborist ReportJulie Hultman
From: kdwidin a@comcast. net
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 10:08 PM
To: Tom Ozzello; Julie Hultman; Dennis Postler; 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 a couple
weeks ago 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 need to be
increased to screen the building and activity from the residential units on Oakgreen Ave.. Spruce sizes
should be increased to 8-10 ft. in height. The developer should consider increasing the number of trees
on the east side, if possible, as per staff suggestions 1011 8106.
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. Todd Erickson has informed me
that the list of trees should be completed by early next week. Please contact me if you have any
questions regarding this review. Please forward my comments to the developer.
Kathy Widin
OPH Arborist
10/25/2006