(a) The Chillicothe Tree Commission shall approve and maintain a list of all trees suitable for planting along any public street or way, a copy of which shall be kept on file with the Safety Service Director and the Chillicothe Tree Commission. The list shall constitute the official tree species for Chillicothe, Ohio, and shall classify such trees as Small Trees (15-30 feet in height), Medium Trees (30-45 feet in height), and Large Trees (trees in excess of 45 feet in height). No species other than those included in the approved list may be planted along any public street or way without prior written permission of the City Tree Commission.
(b) The following species of trees may not be planted on public rights of way.
Silver Maple aka: Soft Maple, Swamp Maple Acer saccharinum Box Elder aka: Ash Leaf Maple Acer nugundo Ailanthus aka: Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima Skunk Tree, Weed Tree, Stink Tree Siberian Elm aka: Chinese Elm* Ulmus pumila Poplars** aka: Aspen, Cottonwood Populus sp. |
* The true Chinese Elm, Ulmius parvifolia is a good street tree.
** The Yellow Poplar or Tulip Tree, Liriodendron tulipfera, commonly known as the Tulip Poplar, is not a true poplar but must be considered carefully before using as a street tree.
(Ord. 123-00. Passed 11-13-00.)