HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-01 Arborist Comments Julie Hultman
From: K.D. Widin <kdwidin @comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 10:07 AM
To: Eric Johnson; Mark Vierling (E- mail); Chris Long (E- mail); Andrew Kegley; Jim Butler;
Betty Caruso; Julie Hultman; Scott Richards
Subject: Oakgreen Commons - Installed Landscaping
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OPH Staff -
I have inspected the installed landscaping for the Oakgreen Commons project. Tree numbers and species are
satisfactory and compare favorably to the approved landscape plan (dated 4/24/09). Some tree species were
substituted, but the species changes are acceptable. Five (instead of 7) deciduous understory (ornamental) trees were
planted, but trunk size was somewhat larger than listed in the landscape plan. The shrubs installed follow the landscape
plan and plant list fairly well.
Changes seen are acceptable. In all, 11 deciduous overstory (shade) trees, 5 deciduous understory (ornamental) trees,
and 20 coniferous overstory/understory trees were planted. The plant material is of good quality and the condition of
the trees and shrubs appears to be good, except for two sugar maples planted on the north side of the building, which
are in fair -poor condition, having large sunscald (winter injury) trunk wounds. Landscaping will be re- inspected in 2012
and any dead or dying trees or shrubs will need to be replaced.
The total diameter inches planted comes out to 86.5 in. - close to total inches indicated on the landscape plan. The tree
replacement requirement, and amount of cash in lieu of tree planting, will stay the same as indicated in my email report
to staff of 11/3/11. The tree replacement requirement can be re- calculated once the landscaping for the south part of
the development has been installed. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this inspection or report.
Kathy Widin
Arborist
City of Oak Park Heights