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Tree
Resource Manual
Background/Purpose:
The
Tree Resource Manual was compiled to assist homeowners, developers
and staff in providing more detail about the tree species acceptable
for use in landscaping within the Town.
Manual Layout:
The
Resource Manual is divided into five sections:
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Preferred Shade Trees
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Preferred Ornamental Trees
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Preferred Evergreens
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Allowed Trees
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Excluded Species
The
species listed as “preferred” are those trees that
are permitted, while the species listed as “allowed”
will require approval by the Town prior to incorporating them
into a landscape plan.
For
each tree identified, basic information is provided. Below, are
some examples from the Manual.
Western
Catalpa Catalpa speciosa
- Description:
A fast-growing tree with large, heart-shaped leaves. Has white
flowers in June, turning into very long pods. Has an informal,
rugged silhouette.
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Mature Height: 50’
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Mature Spread: 30’
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Irrigation: Xeriscape
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Exposure: Full sun
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Soil Type: Likes a moist, well-drained soil, but is adaptable
to most soils that are not permanently wet.
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Liability: Leaves may scorch in very dry summers. Fruit is a
long pod, which become a litter problem. Susceptible to verticillium
wilt.
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Usage: Tough, hardy trees, great for large-scale landscapes.
Adapts well to surrounding conditions and to extreme heat.
Brandywine
Crabapple Malus ‘Brandywine’
- Description:
Deciduous flowering tree that has symmetrical shape with a slight
tint of purpose, and turns deeper purpose in fall. Double, deep
rose-pink blossoms. May have walnut-sized fruit. More resistant
to fireblight and leaf blight than other crabapples.
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Mature Height: 25’
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Mature Spread: 20’
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Irrigation: Low moisture
- Exposure:
Full sun
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Soil Type: Neutral
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Liabilities: Susceptible to apple scab and apple-cedar rust,
fruit may be a litter problem.
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Usage: Ornamental or specimen tree that has fragrant and colorful
blooms and good fall color.
A
copy of 'The Tree Resource Manual' can be purchased at Town Hall
for $20.
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