12.30.060 Trees.
Landscaping and plant selection for park facilities is critical due to the wind conditions, soils, and winter weather in Palmer. Accordingly, location, size and species of tree or trees proposed for donation shall be limited to those reviewed and recommended by the board. The board shall forward their recommendation as to the acceptance of the proposed tree(s) to city council for final action.
Trees will only be accepted for areas with suitable soils for the species and areas that have access to public water supply in place.
A. Minimum Tree Size.
1. Coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of six feet; and
2. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper (diameter or thickness) of two inches.
B. Prohibited Plant Species.
Acerplatanoides | Norway Maple |
Aegopodium podagraria | Bishop’s Weed |
Berberis sp. | Barberry |
Caragana arborescens | Siberian Pea Shrub |
Eleagnus sp | Russian Olive |
Euonymus alatus | Burning Bush |
Fallopia japonica | Japanese Knotweed |
Ligistrum sp | Privet |
Lonicera japonica | Japanese Honeysuckle |
Polygonum sp | Knotweed |
Populus alba | White Poplar |
Prunus padus | European Bird Cherry |
Rosa multiflora | Multiflora Rose |
Sorbaria sorbifolia | False Spirea |
Sorbus aucuparia | European Mountain Ash |
Viburnum opulus | European Cranberry Bush |
(Ord. 22-001 § 3, 2022)