(A) The trees recommended in § 153.290 have minimal maintenance requirements. However, all trees must receive a certain degree of care, especially during and immediately after planting.
(B) To protect an investment in new trees, the developer should ensure that the following guidelines are followed when planting:
(1) The best times for planting are early spring and early fall. Trees planted in the summer run the risk of dehydration.
(2) Plant all trees at least three and one-half feet from the end of head-in parking spaces to prevent damage from car overhangs.
(3) Provide a no work zone around the tree to prevent damage to the plant and compaction of the soil.
(4) In digging a tree pit, excavate to a depth that approximates the height of the root ball. The top of the root ball should be level with or slightly above grade.
(5) The width of the tree pit should be no less than twice the diameter of the root ball.
(6) The bottom of the tree pit should be undisturbed soil.
(7) Spread at least three inches of mulch over the entire excavation in order to retain moisture and keep down weeds. This layer of mulch should be pulled away from the trunk of the tree to prevent rot.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)