(A) Exhibit A contains species recommended by the Town of New Palestine. Names in single quotation marks are cultivars (varieties) of particular species that are readily available in the surrounding area. Other species and varieties may be substituted with approval of the Planning Commissioner. Exhibit B lists species to be avoided.
(B) Plant material is generally grouped together under the following function categories:
(1) Street trees. Street trees are deciduous trees planted at regular spaces in close proximity to the street that contribute to the streetscape. Street trees are usually canopy trees with greater than 20-foot wide canopies at maturity. They usually have an orderly growth habit and attain heights of 25 to 40 feet minimum.
(2) Open space and lawn trees. These selections can be deciduous or evergreen. They provide shade, interest and color. Street trees may also be used.
(3) Shrubs. "Living fence" species: plant material can be used to create "living fence" or barrier for perimeter landscape requirements. Tall shrubs can provide a screen between differing land uses and can mitigate the effects of unattractive uses. Shorter shrubs are effective in screening automobiles in parking lots, utilities boxes and building foundations.
(Am. Ord. 051805A, passed 8-17-2005)