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PLANTING MANUAL
AND LANDSCAPE REGULATION GUIDELINES

I. INTRODUCTION

The following charts, graphic details, specifications and guidelines are provided
to assist persons in conforming to the Landscape Ordinance, of the Zoning
Regulations. The plant lists that are provided are suggested plant materials for
the various use groups and are plants that have been successful in this region for
urban landscaping. The plant list is not limited to the plant materials indicated in
this manual. The graphic details and planting specifications are not mandatory
but are the guidelines that are helpful in completing a landscape project in a
proper manner. The plan submission guidelines should be helpful to the
Zoning/Building Inspection personnel in reviewing and approving plans.

II. PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Plans must be submitted to indicate new project conformity to the Landscape

Ordinance. The plan must be a scaled drawing preferably no smaller than 1" =
100'.

A. LANDSCAPE PLAN: The following is information that should be contained

on each landscape plan submitted for review:

1. All property lines with metes and bounds should be shown for the
project parcel.
2. All adjacent property owners, land uses/zones, rights-of-way and
easements should be identified on the plan.
3. Location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures.
4. Location of all driveways, parking areas, loading areas and
adjacent off-site roads and streets.
5. Location of dumpster and trash facilities, including dumpster
screening details.
6. Location of existing trees and vegetation that are to be retained as
part of the required landscaping.
7. Location of underground and overhead utility lines in addition to
location of utility easements.
8. Proposed grading/excavation information - contour lines would be
preferable.
9. Location of all proposed plant material keyed to a plant schedule.
10. Plant schedule that should contain information as follows: Plant
common and botanical name, plant size (height, spread, caliper or
container size), quantity of each specie to be planted and any
specific planting notes.
11. Indication of areas for sodding and seeding.

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12. Statistics that contain total square footage of parking/drive areas

and interior parking lot landscaping.
13. Plan certification that should read as follows:

I/We do hereby certify that this landscape plan has been reviewed
by me/us and do adopt this plan and all information contained
herein as the plan for minimum landscape development for this
project. I do further certify that all plant material will be maintained
to meet the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance unless an
approval to amend the landscape is granted by
________________________.

____________________________________________Owner(s)
Date Witness

B. A Tree Protection/Planting Plan requires the applicant to locate all trees

planned for preservation and to describe protection methods to be used
during construction. This plan may be a part of the landscape plan and
should include the following information:

1. Location of trees to be preserved

2. Dbh of all trees to be protected
3. Contour lines
4. Limits of clearing, trenching, access routes for heavy equipment,
etc. that may be dangerous to the tree(s).
5. Methods of tree protection should be noted

a. tree fencing
b. erosion control - if needed
c. retaining walls/tree wells - if needed
d. tunneling for utilities - if needed
e. aeration systems - if needed
f. transplanting - if needed
g. staking
h. Tree signing, etc.

6. Building locations and concrete features

7. Indicate material storage, concrete washout, and debris burn and
burial holes where these area might affect tree protection.

III. TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES

Trees provide many benefits to people and they help to maintain the quality of life
in our city. Although people receive many benefits from trees, they seldom

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realize that their activities may injure or kill a tree. Healthy trees contribute to
man's enjoyment but an unhealthy tree is both unsightly and dangerous. Since
trees are easily disturbed by changes in their environment, one is encouraged to
consider the following before disrupting the tree surroundings.

Evaluation

Decide which of your trees to save by evaluating each one of them carefully.
Analyze the location, species, size, age, and vigor of each tree and then consider
the costs and benefits involved in protecting the tree. If additional information on
tree preservation is needed, consult the Urban Forestry Resource Evaluation
Study (Bibliography Page).

Location of Trees

The location of each tree should be analyzed with respect to its relative location
in the landscape. Before building a structure near trees ask yourself these
questions.

- Will the tree provide shade where it is wanted or will it block out desired
sunlight?
- Will the tree protect the structure from winter winds or will it block out the
summer breezes?
- Will the tree screen an unpleasant view or will it block out a desirable
view?

Species

The tree species is considered to determine if its characteristics are desirable for
the proposed situation. Shallow rooted trees hinder the growth of lawns and
gardens while deep rooted trees are notorious for blocking storm and sanitary
sewer lines. Some trees are susceptible to diseases and insects, which may
make saving them uncertain. So consult the tables in this manual or ask a
specialist before deciding which trees to retain.

Size, Age, and Vigor

When considering the size, age, and vigor of a tree, keep these points in mind.

- Large and old trees do not adapt well to changes in their environment,
hence should have minimal changes.
- A small tree can be replaced easily and replacing it may be cheaper than
preserving it.

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- Annual twig growth, amount of dead material, and the size and color of
leaves are indications or health and vigor. Compare the tree with other
trees of the same species.

After deciding which trees to keep, remove the undesirable trees before
construction begins. Use a professional with experience in tree removal so that
the remaining trees will not be damaged. The trees chosen to be saved will have
to be protected from one or more of the following:

- Construction equipment
- Grade changes
- Excavation for utilities
- Paving
- Footers for the house or wall

Protection From Machinery

Most of the damage caused by machinery occurs to the root system from
compaction. Some damage by machinery may also occur to the trunk and low
hanging branches. Construct a simple fence or barrier which encloses the entire
area beneath the tree canopy. Be sure that all exposed roots are enclosed in
this area. As an added note of caution roots can go out much wider than the tree
canopy in many cases.

Protection From Grade Changes

Grade changes, either raising or lowering the grade greatly affects the amount of
air, water and minerals available to the tree. Air, water and minerals are
necessary for the trees survival, so any alterations in the trees grade should be
planned properly. If a tree is valuable enough to justify saving, get professional
help from a landscape architect, arborist or the County Extension Agent.

Raising the Grade

Fill added around a tree prevents normal air and water circulation in the original
soil and will damage the roots. Minor fills - less than 4" will not harm most
species, if the fill is high in organic matter. Be sure that a particular species can
survive this change before fill is added. Major fill around a tree requires that air
be supplied to the roots and that excess water be removed. This is usually done
by installing a tile drain system. This system has to be designed for each tree
individually so an expert should be consulted.

Lowering the Grade

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While protecting a tree from a lowered grade is less complicated than protecting
it from a raised grade, it can be equally harmful unless proper attention is given
to root pruning, pruning branches and stimulating root growth. Generally,
protection is achieved by terracing the grade, if the space is available. Another
way to protect a tree from a lowered grade is to build a retaining wall. This in an
effective way of achieving a grade difference to save a tree, if it is less than 2'
(see Figure 1).

Excavating

Trees need to be protected from excavations for utilities because the soil
moisture content is altered and the number of roots are decreased. If the route
of the utilities can't be kept from underneath the tree, then tunneling should be
done to reduce damage to the roots. Tunneling should be done from both sides.
Start tunneling below the main lateral roots as soon as a 1" diameter root is
encountered (see Figure 2).

Protection From Paving

When paving is installed over the roots of the tree, it is necessary to insure the
proper aeration of the root zone. This can be accomplished with a tree well as
described in the grade changes section. If paving is laid directly over the roots,
soil should be removed to the bottom of the lateral roots. Gravel should be filled
in around the roots and 4" layer of Styrofoam should be laid over the roots to
allow for root expansion.

Protection From Foundations

When constructing foundations, tree roots can be dealt with in two ways; by
cutting the roots or by bridging over them. When a basement is to be installed,
roots have to be cut and a 3' deep trench should be dug between the roots and
the foundation. After the roots are properly pruned, the trench should be filled
with decomposed organic matter. Treatment of the roots should be done prior to
the installation of the forms.

The second method, bridging, should be used when a foundation is placed over
the roots. Roots should be exposed and the desired depth of the footers should
be dug between the roots . 4" of Styrofoam should be wrapped around the roots
where the concrete is placed over them.

Procedures

Whenever a trees' environment is disturbed, the following procedures should be

observed.

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Root Pruning

When it becomes necessary to cut roots, it should be done by the following

procedure. Uncover the shattered end of the roots so that the root can be cut off
squarely. Do not allow roots to remain exposed for an extended period of time.
The ends of the cut roots should be covered with decomposed organic matter
and the tree should be fertilized. The amount and frequency of fertilization will be
determined by the extent of the root cutting. If possible the affected tree should
be fertilized a year in advance.

Compensatory Trimming

After root trimming is completed, trimming of the tree should be done to reduce
the physiological demands on the remaining roots, and to reduce the possibility
of the tree being uprooted by wind. Refer to the pruning section of this manual
for further details.

Limb Pruning

If a tree has been construction damaged, pruning should be delayed 1 - 3 years

or until the deadwood near and at the tree crown becomes evident. Removing
these limbs before this time could endanger the health of the tree and possibly
kill it.

Topping trees or cutting of limbs to stubs is not considered proper for the
maintenance of trees as required by these Regulations. Tree pruning cuts shall
be made sufficiently close to the trunk or parent limb without cutting into the
branch collar or leaving a protruding stub so that closure can readily start under
normal conditions. All branches should be precut so as to avoid bark splitting or
peeling.

Watering

If drainage patterns are altered, be sure that the tree is not damaged. If a trees'
normal moisture level is changed some form of mitigation will be required. Trees
will also have to be watered when their roots are cut. This should be done by
setting a sprinkler on at low pressure and allowing it to operate until run-off
occurs. Allow 4 - 8 hours to pass and reapply the water in the same manner.

IV. PLANT LISTS

The following lists of trees and plants are to be used for reference when
preparing landscape plans for compliance with the (city/county) zoning
ordinance. Please note that with the exception of Plant List G, Unacceptable
Plants, the Plant Lists are only suggestions of use groups that have been

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successful in this region for urban landscaping. The choice of plant materials is
not limited to those of the lists, but all plants and trees specified on landscape
plans that are not included must have proven acceptable in this region.

PLANT LIST A: SHADE TREES (Mature height greater than 30 ft.)

PLANT LIST B: FLOWERING AND NON - FLOWERING TREES

(Mature height less than 30 ft. for use under power lines.)

PLANT LIST C: EVERGREEN/BROADLEAF TREES

PLANT LIST D: DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

PLANT LIST E: EVERGREEN/BROADLEAF SHRUBS

PLANT LIST F: STREET TREES

PLANT LIST G: UNACCEPTABLE PLANTS AND TREES

EXAMPLE LEGEND OF PLANT LIST:

Common Plant Name Anglojap Yew

Plant Botanical Name Taxus media
Specie Cultivars x brownii
x hicksii
x wardii

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PLANT LIST A
SHADE TREES

Trees that are hardy in zones 5 - 6 are deciduous and reach a mature height of greater
than 30 feet.

Common Plant Name Littleleaf Linden

Plant Botanical Name Tilia cordata
Specie Cultivars x chancellor
x greenspire
x june bride

Common Plant Name European Beech Norway Maple

Plant Botanical Name Fagus sylvatica Acer platanoides
Specie Cultivars x columnaire
x crimson king
x summershade

Common Plant Name Ginkgo Pin Oak

Plant Botanical Name Ginkgo biloba (male only) Quercus palustris
Specie Cultivars x autumn gold x sovereign
x fastigiata x crown rite
x sentry

Common Plant Name Green Ash Red Maple

Plant Botanical Name Fraxinus pennsylvanica lanceolata Acer rubrum
Specie Cultivars x marshall seedless x autumn flame
x october glory
x red sunset

Common Plant Name Japanese Pagoda Tree Red Oak

Plant Botanical Name Sophora japonica Quercus rubra
Specie Cultivars x regent

Common Plant Name Japanese Zelkova Scarlet Oak

Plant Botanical Name Zelkova serrata
Quercus coccinea
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name London Plane Tree

Plant Botanical Name Platanus acerifolia
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Sugar Maple Sweetgum

Plant Botanical Name Acer saccharum Liquidambar styraciflua
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST A (continued)

SHADE TREES

Common Plant Name Thornless Honey Locust Tulip Poplar

Plant Botanical Name Gleditsia triacanthos Liriodendron tulipifera
Specie Cultivars x moraine
x shademaster
x skyline
x imperial

Common Plant Name Willow Oak Yellowwood

Plant Botanical Name Quercus phellos Cladrastis lutea
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Black Maple

Plant Botanical Name Acer saccharum
Specie Cultivars x nigrum

Common Plant Name Katsura Tree

Plant Botanical Name Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Hardy Rubber Tree

Plant Botanical Name Eucommia ulmoides
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name American Beech

Plant Botanical Name Fagus grandifolia
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST B
FLOWERING TREES

Trees that are hardy in zones 5 - 6 are deciduous and reach a mature height not
exceeding 30 feet.

Common Plant Name Callery Pear

Plant Botanical Name Pyrus calleryana
Specie Cultivars x aristocrat
x chancellor

Common Plant Name Crabapple

Plant Botanical Name Malus varieties
Specie Cultivars x bob white
x sargeant
x snowdrift
x white angel

Common Plant Name Eastern Redbud

Plant Botanical Name Cercis canadensis
Specie Cultivars x flame
x forest pansy
x royal

Common Plant Name Flowering Dogwood*

Plant Botanical Name Cornus florida
Specie Cultivars x cherokee chief
x cherokee princess
x rubra
x white cloud

Common Plant Name Kousa Dogwood*

Plant Botanical Name Cornus kousa
Specie Cultivars x milky way

Common Plant Name Pagoda Dogwood*

Plant Botanical Name Cornus alternifolia
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Golden Raintree

Plant Botanical Name Koelreutaria paniculata
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Green Hawthorne

Plant Botanical Name Crataegus viridis
Specie Cultivars x winter king

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PLANT LIST B (continued)

FLOWERING TREES

Common Plant Name Sargent Cherry

Plant Botanical Name Prunus sargentii
Specie Cultivars x columnaris
x kwanzan

Common Plant Name Saucer Magnolia*

Plant Botanical Name Magnolia soulangiana
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Star Magnolia*

Plant Botanical Name Magnolia stellata
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Fringe Tree

Plant Botanical Name Chionanthus virginicus
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Higan Cherry

Plant Botanical Name Prunus subhirtella
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Downy Serviceberry

Plant Botanical Name Amelanchier arborea
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Sweet Bay*

Plant Botanical Name Magnolia virginiana
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Sourwood

Plant Botanical Name Oxydendron arboreum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Eastern Redbud

Plant Botanical Name Cercis canadensis
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Washington Hawthorn

Plant Botanical Name Crataegus phaenopyrum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Green Hawthorn

Plant Botanical Name Crataegus virides
Specie Cultivars x winter king

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PLANT LIST B (continued)

FLOWERING TREES

Common Plant Name Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Plant Botanical Name Malus floribunda
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Japanese Flowering Cherry

Plant Botanical Name Prunus serrulata
Specie Cultivars

• These trees survive better in shady, sheltered conditions and would not be acceptable
unless planted on the north or east of buildings.

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•
PLANT LIST B (continued)
NON-FLOWERING ORNAMENTAL TREES
AND OTHER TREES SUITABLE FOR USE UNDER POWER LINES

Common Plant Name Japanese Maple

Plant Botanical Name Acer palmatum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Camperdown Elm

Plant Botanical Name Ulmus galbra camperdownii
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Paperbark Maple

Plant Botanical Name Acer griseum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name River Birch

Plant Botanical Name Betula nigra
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Trident Maple

Plant Botanical Name Acer buereranum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Hedge Maple

Plant Botanical Name Acer campestre
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Amur Maple

Plant Botanical Name Acer ginnala
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST C
EVERGREEN/BROADLEAF TREES

Trees that are hardy in zones 5 - 6 are evergreen, can reach a mature height over 30
feet and if not limbed - up can create a screen from the ground level up.

Common Plant Name American Holly

Plant Botanical Name Ilex opaca
Specie Cultivars x xanthocarpa

Common Plant Name Austrian Pine

Plant Botanical Name Pinus nigra
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Canadian Hemlock

Plant Botanical Name Tsuga canadensis
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Carolina Hemlock

Plant Botanical Name Tsuga caroliniana
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Eastern Red Cedar

Plant Botanical Name Juniperus virginiana
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Colorado Blue Spruce

Plant Botanical Name Picea pungens
Specie Cultivars x glauca

Common Plant Name Norway Spruce

Plant Botanical Name Picea abies
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Scotch Pine

Plant Botanical Name Pinus sylvestris
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name White Fir

Plant Botanical Name Abies concolor
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name White Pine

Plant Botanical Name Pinus strobus
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST C (continued)

EVERGREEN/BROADLEAF TREES

Common Plant Name Japanese Red Pine

Plant Botanical Name Pinus densiflora
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Lacebark Pine

Plant Botanical Name Pinus bungeana
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST D
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Perennial woody plants that grow at least 3 feet in height, are tolerant in zones 5 - 6 and
are deciduous.

Common Plant Name Burning Bush

Plant Botanical Name Euonymus alata
Specie Cultivars x compacta

Common Plant Name Doublefile Viburnum

Plant Botanical Name Viburnum plicatum tomentosum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Forsythia Species

Plant Botanical Name
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Glossy Abelia

Plant Botanical Name Abelia grandiflora
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Quince

Plant Botanical Name Chaenomeles specina
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Shrub Cinquefoul

Plant Botanical Name Potentilla fruticosa
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Spiria Species

Plant Botanical Name
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Spreading Cotoneaster

Plant Botanical Name Cotoneaster divaricata
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Wintergreen Barberry

Plant Botanical Name Berberis julianne
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Plant Botanical Name Cornus mas
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST D (continued)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Common Plant Name Large Fothergilla*

Plant Botanical Name Fothergilla major
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Arnold Promise Witchhazel*

Plant Botanical Name Hamamelis intermedia
Specie Cultivars x arnold promise

Common Plant Name Vernal Witchhazel

Plant Botanical Name Hamamelis vernalis
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Snowball Hydrangea

Plant Botanical Name Hydrangea paniculata
Specie Cultivars x grandiflora

Common Plant Name Winterberry

Plant Botanical Name Ilex verticullata
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Panicle Hydrangea

Plant Botanical Name Hydranga paniculata
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Beauty Bush

Plant Botanical Name Kolkwitzia amabilis
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Spicebush

Plant Botanical Name Lindera benzoin
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Cutleaf Buckthorn

Plant Botanical Name Rhamnus frangula
Specie Cultivars x asplenifolia

Common Plant Name Burkwood Viburnum

Plant Botanical Name Viburnum burkwoodii
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Fragrant Viburnum

Plant Botanical Name Viburnum carlcephalum
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST D (continued)

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Common Plant Name Arrowwood Viburnum

Plant Botanical Name Viburnum dentatum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Chinese Snowball Viburnum

Plant Botanical Name Viburnum macrochphalum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Black Haw

Plant Botanical Name Viburnum prunifolium
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST E
EVERGREEN /BROADLEAF SHRUBS

Perennial, woody plants that grow at least 3 feet in height are tolerant in zones 5 - 6 and
are evergreen.

Common Plant Name Anglojap Yew

Plant Botanical Name Taxus media
Specie Cultivars x brownii
x densiformis
x hicksii
x wardii

Common Plant Name Blue Holly

Plant Botanical Name Ilex meserveae
Specie Cultivars x blue angel
x blue prince
x blue princess

Common Plant Name Chinese Juniper

Plant Botanical Name Juniperis chinensis
Specie Cultivars x hetzii
x keteleeri
x mint julip
x robusta green
x mount batten
x pfitzeriana

Common Plant Name Japanese Holly

Plant Botanical Name Ilex crenata
Specie Cultivars x microphylla
x rotundifolia

Common Plant Name Japanese Yew

Plant Botanical Name Taxus cuspidata
Specie Cultivars x capitata
x intermedia
x nana

Common Plant Name Korean Boxwood

Plant Botanical Name Buxus microphylla koreana
Specie Cultivars x koreana

Common Plant Name Leatherleaf Viburnum

Plant Botanical Name Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST E (cont.)

EVERGREEN /BROADLEAF SHRUBS

Common Plant Name Mugho Pine

Plant Botanical Name Pinus mugho
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Spreading Yew

Plant Botanical Name Taxus baccata
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Mountain Laurel

Plant Botanical Name Kalmia latiolia
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Plant Botanical Name Picea glauco
Specie Cultivars x conica

Common Plant Name Catawba Rhododendron

Plant Botanical Name Rhododendron catawbiense
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Azalea (Evergreen)

Plant Botanical Name Rhododendron
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST F
STREET TREES

Small trees

Recommended street trees that are hardy in zones 5 and 6. Some of these trees may
also be suitable for shade trees. See Plant List A.

Common Plant Name Trident Maple

Plant Botanical Name Acer ginnela
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Cockspur Hawthorn

Plant Botanical Name Crataegus crus-galli
Specie Cultivars x lavallai

Common Plant Name English Hawthorn

Plant Botanical Name Crataegus monogyna
Specie Cultivars x laevigata

Medium Trees

Common Plant Name American Hornbeam Hop Hornbeam

Plant Botanical Name Carpinus caroliniana Ostrya virginia
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name * Callery Pear Japanese Hornbeam

Plant Botanical Name Pyrus calleryana Carpinus carolina
Specie Cultivars x japonica

Common Plant Name European Hornbeam Nikko Maple

Plant Botanical Name Carpinus betulas Acer maximowicziana
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Green Hawthorn Mulberry spp.

Plant Botanical Name Crataegus viridis Morus spp.
Specie Cultivars x winter king

Common Plant Name Hedge maple

Plant Botanical Name Acer camestre
Specie Cultivars

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PLANT LIST F (continued)

STREET TREES

Large Trees

Common Plant Name Amur Corktree

Botanical Plant Name Phellodendron amurense
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Blue Ash * Linden spp.

Plant Botanical Name Fraxinus quadrangulata Tilia spp.
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Bur Oak *Northern Red Oak

Plant Botanical Name Quercus macrocarpa Quercus rubra
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Chestnut Oak *Norway Maple

Plant Botanical Name Quercus prinus Acer platanoides
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Common Hackberry * Pin Oak

Plant Botanical Name Celtis occidentalis Quercus palustrus
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name * Ginkgo (male variety only) * Red Maple

Plant Botanical Name Ginkgo biloba Acer rubrum
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name * Green Ash Shingle Oak

Plant Botanical Name Fraxinus pennsylvanica Quercus imbricaria
Specie Cultivars x marshall's seedless

Common Plant Name * Honey locust * Sweet Gum

Plant Botanical Name Gleditsia triacanthos Liquidamber styraciflua
Specie Cultivars x sunburst
x skyline
x moraine

Common Plant Name * Japanese Pagoda Tree * Tulip Poplar

Plant Botanical Name Sophora japonica Liriodendron tulipifera
Specie Cultivars

• These trees are also be acceptable for shade trees.

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PLANT LIST G
UNACCEPTABLE PLANTS

Trees and shrubs that are not hardy in zones 5 - 6 may have excessive fruit, leaf or limb
drop, may interfere with underground utilities, attract excessive insects, are weak
wooded, disease prone, pollution intolerant, noxious or require excessive maintenance.

Common Plant Name Apple (common) Mountain Ash

Plant Botanical Name Malus pummila Sorbus species
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Black Locust Osage Orange

Plant Botanical Name Robinia pseudoacacia Maclura promifera
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Box Elder Mulberries

Plant Botanical Name Acer negundo Morus species
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Chinese Holly Privet

Plant Botanical Name Ilex cornuta Ligustrum species
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Devil's Walking Stick Poplars

Plant Botanical Name Aralia spinosa Populus species
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Elms (except Chinese & American)

Plant Botanical Name Ulmus species
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Ginkgo (female) Silver Maple

Plant Botanical Name Ginkgo biloba Acer saccharinium
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Hickories Sycamore

Plant Botanical Name Carya species Platarius occidentalis
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Honey locust (common) Tartarian Honeysuckle

Plant Botanical Name Gleditsia triacanthos Lonicera tartarica
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Horse Chestnut Tree of Heaven

Plant Botanical Name Aesculus species Ailanthus altissima
Specie Cultivars

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UNACCEPTABLE PLANTS

Common Plant Name Kentucky Coffee Tree (female) Walnut

Plant Botanical Name Gymnocledus dioica Juglans species
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Mimosa Weigela

Plant Botanical Name Albizza julibrisson Weigela florida
Specie Cultivars

Common Plant Name Weeping Willow

Plant Botanical Name Salix babylonica
Specie Cultivars

Note: If mature trees exist on site prior to development, they may be accepted by the
legislative body.

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V. RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR FIELD INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION

OF CONFORMANCE TO LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE

Prior to final approval of a new development project, the requirements of the

Landscape Ordinance must have been met. The following guidelines are for the
benefit of the Inspector to aid in checking the requirements of the approved
landscape plan. In addition to these guidelines, the Inspector shall use the
"Inspection Guide for Landscape Planting", published by the American
Association of State Highway Officials. A copy of this publication shall be on file
at the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission, 2332 Royal Drive, Ft.
Mitchell. "The American Standard for Nursery Stock", published by the American
Association of Nurserymen shall be used in checking plant material quality. This
publication will also be on file at the Northern Kentucky Area Planning
Commission.

A. Verify the location and area requirements for all interior landscaping so
that conformance to Vehicular Use Area requirements will be met.

B. Check dumpster screening requirements and determine if screening

materials meet the minimum construction requirements as specified on the
approved landscape plan.

C. Check plant material quantities, species, sizes and locations to determine

conformance to approved landscape plan.

D. Verify that perimeter landscape requirements have been met and

determine if there are any encroachments into landscape easements.

E. Use the various check lists that are provided in the "Inspection Guide for
Landscaping Planting".

F. Upon completion of inspection, file a report with the project Owner. If a

reinspection is necessary, schedule after adequate time has been given
for corrections to be made.

G. Place a one - year inspection into inspection schedule.

VI. EXAMPLE DRAWINGS

The following drawings are intended to provide further explanation for the
requirements found in the Landscape Requirements Table and for typical planting
of large and small trees, evergreen trees, and shrubs.

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SUGGESTED REFERENCES

Barbour, Roger W. and Wharton, Mary E., Trees and Shrubs of Kentucky. The
University Press of Kentucky, 1973.

Dirr, Michael A., Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. Stipes Publishing Company,
1977.

Dirr, Michael A., Photographic Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. Stipes Publishing
Company, 1978.

Division of Planning, Lexington - Fayette Urban County Government Planting Manual,

1983.

Hudak, Joseph, Trees for Every Purpose. McGraw - Hill Book Co., 1980.

Wyman, Donald, Shrubs and Vines for American Gardens. McMillan Publishing Co.,
Inc., 1965.

Wyman, Donald, Trees for American Gardens. McMillian Publishing Co., Inc., 1965.

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