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Home My WebLink AboutL1.1 Landscape Plan Details and NotesCITY OF CARMEL URBAN FORESTRY This list is provided as a guide to the most appropriate species for tree plantings in urban areas. ' o match the planting site limitations with There is no single perfect tree, the most successful courseIs t m t h a g PP g the right tree for that spot. Each site must be evaluated and possible restrictions of tree species noted. These restrictions include rooting space, soil texture, soil pH, drainage, exposure, overhead wires and surrounding building surfaces. rip t have different requirements and tolerances. All of thesespecies The trees appearing on this list q should do well in the urban forest environment of Carmel. Before selecting any particular species or variety Y p q further research should be done to ensure that the site would satisfy the specific requirements of the tree. Some of the species or cultivars listed here may not be readily available at local nurseries, particularly in calipers large enough for planting in high traffic areas. Tree staking may provide limited protection. SMALL TREES with narrow crowns Suitable for tree lawns, S' wide and under rower lines Amelanchier arborea - Downy Serviceherry Amelanchier x grandiflora -'Autumn Brilliance' and 'Robin Hill' Serviceberry Amelanchier laevis'CumuIus'- Cumulus Serviceberry Corpus kausa — Kousa Dogwood Prunus serrulato 'Kwa nz a n' - Kwanzan Cherry Syringa re ticulata ')vo ry Silk' - 'Ivory Silk' Tree Lilac SMALL TREES with broad crowns Suitable for tree lawns, at least a' wide and under rower lines Corpinus caroliniana - American Hornbeam Cercis conad ensis - E astern Redbu d Chionanthus virginicus - Fringetree Corpus alternifolia - Pagoda Dogwood Cotinus ohavatus - American Smoketree Halesio carolina - Silverbell Maackia amurensis - Amur M a a c k i a Styrax ja pon ica - Japanese Snowbell MEDIUM TREES Suitable for tree lawns, at least 6' wide, but not under power lines Aesculus x carnea'Briotii' - Rubyred Horsechestnut Alnus cardato - Italian Alder Alnus glutinosa - European Black Alder Carpinus betulus - European Hornbeam Cladrastis kentukea - Yellowwood Evodia danielii - Korean evodia (bebe tree) Fagus sylvatica 'Rosen-marginata' - Tricolor Beech Gleditsio triaconthos inermis 'Impcole' - Imperial Honeylocust Koeireuterlo paniculota - Golden -Rain Tree Nyssa sylvatica - Sourgum / Blackgum Ostrya virginiona - American Hophorn beam Oxydendrum arboretum - sorrel tree I Sourwood Porrotia persica - Persian Parrotia Phellodendron amurense'Macho' - Amur Cork Tree (male only) Prunus virginiana'Ca nada Red' - Canada Red Cherry Quercus robur- 'Fastigiata' a nd 'Skyrocket' English Oak 5ophora japonica - Pagoda Tree LARGE TREES Suitable for continuous tree lawns, at least 5' wide but not under sower lines Betula nigra - River Birch Celtis occidentalis - Hackberry Corylus co/urn❑ - Turkish Filbert Diospyros virginiona - Persimmon Fagus sylvatica - European Beech Eucammia ulmoides - Hardy Rubber Tree Ginkgo biloba - Ginkgo (male only) Gleditsio triaconthos inermis -'Moraine', 'Shad emaster' and'Skyline' Honeylocust Gymnoclanus dioica - Kentucky Coffeetree briodend ron tulip ifera - Tu I i ptree Magnolia acuminato - Cucumber Magnolia Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood Platanus x acerifolia-'Bloodgood', 'Columbia' and 'Liberty' London Planetree Quercus bicolor - Swamp White Oak Quercus coccineo - Scarlet Oak Quercus imbricaria - Shingle Oak Quercus macrocarpa - Bur Oak Quercus muehlenbergii - ChinkapIn Oak Quercus rubra - Northern Red Oak Remove any container Taxodium distichum - Bald Cypress or twine and burlap. — Tilia tomentoso - Silver Linden Ulmus americana-'American Liberty' and'Valley Forge' Elm Ulmus carpinifolia -'Patriot', 'Pioneer' and 'Liberty' Elm Backfill using existing soil. Uimus parvifolia - Lace bark Elm Water thoroughly to Zelkovo serrata -'Green Vase' Japanese 2elkova eliminate air pockets. — OPEN SPACE/YARD (additional trees) Aesculus species - Ohio buckeye/Chestnut Caryo species - Hickory/Pecan Catalpa specioso - Northern Catalpa Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsuratree Fagus grandifolia - American Beech Juglans species - Black Walnut Juniperus virginiana - Eastern Redcedar Magnolia species - Magnolia Picea or Pious species - Norway Spruce, White Pine Populus delto+des - Cottonwood Thujo occidentolis - White Cedar Tsuga species - Hemlock UNDESIRABLE Street Tree Comments: Acernegundo - Boxelder: pervasive, shallow roots, weak wood Acerrubrum - Red Maple: shallow roots, easily damaged, chlorotic ACersoccharinum - Silver Maple: pervasive, shallow roots, weak wood Acer species: Asian longhorned beetle Ailanthus altissima - Tree of Heaven: seeds, suckers, weak wood Betula papyrifero - Paper Birch: insects Betula pendula - Euoopean White Birch: insects Elaeognus ongustifolia - Russian Olive: form, disease, thorns Froxinus species - Ash: Emerald ash borer Ginkgo biloba - Female Ginkgo: fruit (odor) Mopus species - Mulberry: fruit, shallow roots Poulownia tomentosa - Paulownia: weak wood, prolific seeds Picea or Pious species - Spruce or Pine: shallow roots, low branches, salt spray Pyrus calleryana - Pear: weak branching, low branches Populus albo - White Poplar: suckers, shallow roots, weak wood Populus deltoides - Cottonwood: weak wood, shallow roots, seeds Populus nigra - Lombardy Poplar: insects, disease, short-lived Quercus polustris - Pin Oak: soil problems, yellowing, low branches Solix species - Willow: weak wood, shallow roots Sorbus species - Mountain Ash: insect, disease Tilia species - Linden: Japanese beetle Ulmus americana - American Elm: insects, disease Ulm us pumila - Siberian Elm: weak wood, seeds Add 1-2 inches of Hardwood mulch. Keep mulch 3 inches from trunk. CITY OF CARMEL URBAN FORESTRY Street Tree Planting Specifications The purpose of these specifications is to assure that trees to be planted upon public grounds and the public right of ways are properly maintained and preserved to protect their economic, aesthetic, and ecological benefit to the City of Carmel and its residents. (a) Street Trees that are to be planted in a Public Parkway must first be approved by the City's Arborist. Approved plantings must be maintained one (1) year after the trees are planted and any trees which fail to survive or do not exhibit normal growth characteristics of health and vigor within the one-year period must be replaced at the expense of the Property Owner. The one-year period shall begin at each planting and shall recommence as Trees are replaced. Upon completion of a Street Tree planting, the landscape contractor shall contact the City for a preliminary inspection. The guarantee period shall begin after the approval of the City and final inspection shall be made at the end of the guarantee period. (b) Absent specific approval from the City's Arborist, no Street Tree may be planted so that its center is closer than 2 feet from a sidewalk or walkway. No Street Tree may be planted so that its center is closer than 2 feet from a curb. New Street Tree plantings will be lined up with neighboring trees provided that the neighborhood trees meet the above mentioned distances. (c) At the intersection of roadways or vehicular access points, no Plant Material with mature height of greater than 30 inches shall be planted within the sight triangle measuring 30 feet along the boundary of each of the intersecting roadways, measured from the point of intersecting curb lines, except where engineering standards indicate otherwise. (d) Absent specific approval from the City's Arborist, no Street Tree planting is permitted where the distance between the curb and detached sidewalk is less than 5 feet, In addition, a planting area defined by tow curbs, curb and fence, or sidewalk and fence must be 5 feet wide if Street Trees are to be planted. (e) Larger maturing trees should be placed 35 feet apart and smaller maturing trees 20 feet apart. The City's Arborist may require wider spacing if it is necessary for development of the Tree for safe use of the street or sidewalk. When space is limited or to achieve certain design effects, closer spacing may be considered. (g) No Street Tree shall be planted closer than 10 feet from any private driveway or alley. (h) No Street Tree other than low growing species that do not attain a mature height greater than 20 feet shall be planted under or within 20 feet of any overhead power lines. (i) No Street Tree shall be planted so that its center is within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, water valve or manhole. 0) All plantings shall adhere to the City of Carmel Tree and Shrub Installation Specifications (root flare at grade level). ING DETAIL mot Remove togs and labels. Prune only dead or broken branches or double leaders. Remove excess soil to locate and expose root flare. Root flare should be 1-2 inches above finish grade. Finish grade. Remove trunk wrap If necessary. Remove all wire baskets, twine and burlap. — Before tree is in the hole, remove bottom of basket cutting horizontally. After tree is in the hole, remove rest of basket cutting vertically. Backfill using existing soil. Water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. — Add 1-2 inches of hardwood mulch. Keep mulch 3 inches from Trunk. CITY OF CARMEL Tree Planting Standards URBAN FORESTRY Preparing the Planting Site ■ Contact Haley Maley (within Indiana-1-800-382-5544) to locate any underground utilities before you dig. • If possible, prepare the site before you bring in the tree. ■ Keep the root ball well watered and keep the tree in a shaded place until you are ready to plant. It is imperative to determine the trunk flare on each balled and burlaped tree before the planting site is dug so that the depth of the planting site can be properly measured. • r in branch from he trunk. 'The to of the The trunk flare is the point where oats beg to t ( p root ball is not always the trunk flare.) • Measure the height from the base of the trunk flare to the bottom of the root ball. • Dig to the depth of the trunk flare. • Dig the space at least 2 times the diameter of root ball. • Break up compacted soil. Sides of the planting space should not be packed. Leave the bottom of the space firm. • Remove the bottom of basket with wire cutters. • Lift the tree into planting space by the root ball, not the trunk. • Remove the burlap from the immediate trunk area of the tree. (Remove top 113 of burlap as a minimum.) • Pull back the excess soil around the trunk of tree to locate the trunk flare. • The trunk flare and top of root ball should be at or slightly above grade. • Do not amend the soil unless planting in building rubble or severely disturbed soil. Remove fogs and labels. Prune only dead or broken branches or double leaders. Stake tree if necessary. Remove excess sail to locate and expose root flare. Root flare should be 1-2 incheso6ove finish grade. Finish grade. trunk Flare Remove all wire baskets, twine and burlap. Before tree is in the hole, remove bottom of basket cutting horizontally. After free is in the hole, remove rest of basket cuffing vertically. Backfill using existing soil. Woter thoroughly to eliminate oir pockets. — Add 1-2 inches of hardwood mulch. Keep mulch 3 inches from trunk. CITY OF CARMEL URBAN FORESTRY Wire Basket Removal Process • r trunk r . Remove n excess soil o locate and Remove the burl from the immediate t un area of the tree e a t t burlap Y expose the trunk flare. (If the trunk flare is buried within the root ball remove excess soil from top of ball.) • Before the tree is placed in the planting hole, remove the bottom of the basket with wire cutters cutting the basket horizontally. Y • Lift the tree into the planting space by the root ball, not the trunk. • Cut away remaining strings, burlap and plastic to expose the root ball. • Remove the rest of the wire basket by vertically cutting the basket and peeling the basket off. • Do not plant the root ball too deep. The trunk flare and the top of root ball should be 1-2" above grade. • Begin refilling the planting space up to the trunk flare, watering as you refill to firmly set tree. Gently tamp. Tree Staking Process (when necessary) • Staking shall use either a two or three-point support system. • Any staking mechanism should be flexible enough to allow the stem and root system to develop strength. Attach the tree to either wood or metal stakes (2" X 2" X 6') with wide plastic or nylon straps. • If a guy wire/rope is used it shall be placed through hose material around each tree then twisted to secure the tree in a relatively stable position. • The strap or wirelrope shall be secured to each stake at an approximately right angle. Note: Stakes must not be driven through the root ball. The guys and stakes shall be maintained for the duration of the contract. Trees should be checked periodically to insure that the trunks are not being damaged or girdled. All materials used to support trees shall be removed and disposed of after one year, except as otherwise directed for trees requiring additional bracing time. Remove tags and lapels. Prune only dead or broken branches or double leaders. Stake tree if necessary. Remove excess soil to locate and expose root flare. Root flare should be 1-2 inches above finish grade. Finish grade. i `r lc�~ KNOW WHAT'S BELOW, CALL BEFORE YOU DIG. Call 811 or 800-382-5544 Before you Dig! GENERAL NOTE: ALL STREET TREE SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE OWNER AND SHALL BE SELECTED FROM THE CITY OF CARMEL'S "SPECIES RECOMMENDATIONS" LIST (THIS PAGE) OR OTHER SPECIES APPROVED BY THE URBAN FORESTER. Drip Line. Minimum A foot chain link or high visibility plastic mesh fence. — Metal fence post. TREE t— Drip Line. HWC ENGINEERING INDIANAPOLIS - TERRE HAUTE LAFAYETTE - MUNCIE - NEW ALBANY www.hwcengineering.com z Q J Q za Z W W � �2i z � 0 Z 0Lj W 0 0. > UQ �O Q� J Q W � _jV m a �� 11 10 M11 KV 1 NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION DRAWN BY EWS Lij m Lr� CHECKED BY EWS o z o DATE 02/19/2021 0 oN SCALE NOT APPLICABLE SHEET L 1 1 2 0 F 3