Spring landscaping maintenance (tree pruning and removing) is scheduled on the first week of May 2009.
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The landscaping report on this blog amounts to 16 words. This reflects the HOA. First they try to tell you nothing, then they provide 16 words....
The landscaping is too important to be left to 16 words. We need a plan that reflects weekly, monthly and annual maintenance. We need a longer term plan that replaces plants that are old, dead or simply the wrong plant in the wrong place.
We do not need a plan that is knee jerk and favors those on the Board and those that are friends of the Board.
Before any removing takes place there must be communication and involvement of all those affected.
Villas Mallorca HOA Landscape Committee Walk Sunday, April 5th, 9am to 11am
Beverly Jones (Landscape Chair) Geraldine Valdez Marilyn Duffey Jason Teutsch (joined the last 15 minutes)
Purpose: site walk to identify vegetation needing trimming or removal for Board approval
Marilyn Duffey requested that the committee consider removal of 7 mature Podocarpus trees along the sidewalk next to the deck at 8638-6 and plant flowering shrubs to provide privacy for the deck and reduce the extent of leaf debris. The trees have very little foliage for the bottom 8 ft. and persons of the entry sidewalk have open view of the deck and French doors. The Chair explained that removal of the mature trees (30 ft. high) would be very expensive for the Association, and taking out the roots could potentially impact the concrete sidewalk and water system. In lieu of removal of all trees, The Chair suggested that removal of 3 trees and topping the remaining 4 trees to 15 ft. would help let the trees fill out at the bottom to visually screen the deck from the sidewalk. Additionally, flowering scrubs could be added along the sidewalk between the trees to help provide privacy. The Chair will take this recommendation to the Board. Marilyn is willing to pay for the shrubs and tree removal. Podocarpus trees are prominent in the complex and require maintenance by the landscape gardeners. The committee discussed criteria for these trees, and decided that they should be kept at a maximum height of 15 ft. (many are 20-30 ft high), and trees should not block the entry to condos or block the unit number. Trees noted for maintenance included those at: 8638-6, 8608-1, 8608-6, 8614-1, 8614-6, 8696-1, 8694-1, 8694-6, 8682-1 around the perimeter, and those around condos at 8688,8686, 8674, 8680, 8666 and 8652. The Texas Privets behind the tennis court need trimming. The tree on the patio at 8656-5 needs to be removed. The hibiscus at 8694-1 needs to be trimmed to the height of the deck rail. Birds of Paradise plants were selected for removal based on the following criteria which were adopted based on input from Western Tree Service and Brickman Landscape and the VMHOA Landscape Committee and Board: Height over 20 ft. that makes maintenance by Brickman difficult. Aged plant hanging over sidewalk or entry to condo-a liability issue and drips sap on sidewalk. Plant hanging over or touching tile roof. Large clusters needing thinning for health and shape of plant.
Date: April 16, 2009 Prepared for: Merit Property Management 6256 Greenwich Dr, Suite 130 San Diego, CA 92122 Representative: Project: April 16. 2009
Onsite: Bev Jones Project: Villas Mallorca, 8600 Villa La Jolla Drive 1228 A3
Dear Bev:
Thank you for meeting with me and Nik recently to review some of your concerns on tree health issues.
As we discussed. the appearance of the deciduous trees (pears and jacarandas) will not be improved until they leaf out in late spring or early summer -depending on the end of cool weather. While some trees appear nearly dead now all should be in full bloom in June and fully leafed out in July.
The issue of fruit drop of the ficus trees varies by species, relative health of trees, location of trees, age of trees and soil conditions. All ficus trees drop fruit after maturity (10+ years) and most will produce more fruit with more sunlight and less fruit with more shade. The rusty leaf species vary in fruit production depending on which variety of tree is in question. Rusty leaf ficus trees have a range of leaf colors and textures that are species dependent. Tree health is often not the deterring factor in differences between trees. Some ficus in this project have been previously root pruned. It is quite likely that their poor appearance, lack of vigor and chlorotic appearance, is the result.
At the north side of the project are several large Leyland cypress trees in varying stages of decline. Cypress trees in the San Diego area became infected with cypress canker disease during the winters of 1980-1982 as the result of heavy torrential rains from north coast areas. The resulting canker diseases are insidious and usually result in decline and death in 2-5 years after infection. There is no known cure for this disease and in time it is likely that all of the cypress trees here will be lost. Wood borers are not an issue with cypress as is the case with pines in local hills and mountains. My recommendation for replacement would be to plant Deodar cedar trees which look similar and are not susceptible to cypress canker disease.
Our recommendation for tree pruning remains the same as in previous years which is to prune all trees for sidewalk, street, building and light clearance and to prune all trees as necessary for uniform and aesthetic appearance. Regarding the Giant Bird-of-Paradise, we recommend that only the worst trunks be removed which interfere with roofs. chimneys and pedestrian passage along sidewalks.
We anticipate beginning the new tree pruning program for 2009 in early May upon the board's approval or our outline. We look forward to tbe Board's response on these issues. If more information is required or a walk-through with the Board is planned, please let us know. Prepared by: Alden Pedersen, President I.S.A. Certified Arborist No. WE-0607A
6 49 Mission Gorge Rd, PMB 336 • San Diego, CA 92206 Telephone 619/421·7119
Thank you for posting how you can be certified as a tree care safety professional. Getting the proper training would seem to lower the rate of work-related injuries.
8 comments:
The landscaping report on this blog amounts to 16 words. This reflects the HOA. First they try to tell you nothing, then they provide 16 words....
The landscaping is too important to be left to 16 words. We need a plan that reflects weekly, monthly and annual maintenance. We need a longer term plan that replaces plants that are old, dead or simply the wrong plant in the wrong place.
We do not need a plan that is knee jerk and favors those on the Board and those that are friends of the Board.
Before any removing takes place there must be communication and involvement of all those affected.
April 5, 2009
Villas Mallorca HOA
Landscape Committee Walk
Sunday, April 5th, 9am to 11am
Beverly Jones (Landscape Chair)
Geraldine Valdez
Marilyn Duffey
Jason Teutsch (joined the last 15 minutes)
Purpose: site walk to identify vegetation needing trimming or removal for Board approval
Marilyn Duffey requested that the committee consider removal of 7 mature Podocarpus trees along the sidewalk next to the deck at 8638-6 and plant flowering shrubs to provide privacy for the deck and reduce the extent of leaf debris. The trees have very little foliage for the bottom 8 ft. and persons of the entry sidewalk have open view of the deck and French doors. The Chair explained that removal of the mature trees (30 ft. high) would be very expensive for the Association, and taking out the roots could potentially impact the concrete sidewalk and water system. In lieu of removal of all trees, The Chair suggested that removal of 3 trees and topping the remaining 4 trees to 15 ft. would help let the trees fill out at the bottom to visually screen the deck from the sidewalk. Additionally, flowering scrubs could be added along the sidewalk between the trees to help provide privacy. The Chair will take this recommendation to the Board. Marilyn is willing to pay for the shrubs and tree removal.
Podocarpus trees are prominent in the complex and require maintenance by the landscape gardeners. The committee discussed criteria for these trees, and decided that they should be kept at a maximum height of 15 ft. (many are 20-30 ft high), and trees should not block the entry to condos or block the unit number. Trees noted for maintenance included those at: 8638-6, 8608-1, 8608-6, 8614-1, 8614-6, 8696-1, 8694-1, 8694-6, 8682-1 around the perimeter, and those around condos at 8688,8686, 8674, 8680, 8666 and 8652.
The Texas Privets behind the tennis court need trimming.
The tree on the patio at 8656-5 needs to be removed.
The hibiscus at 8694-1 needs to be trimmed to the height of the deck rail.
Birds of Paradise plants were selected for removal based on the following criteria which were adopted based on input from Western Tree Service and Brickman Landscape and the VMHOA Landscape Committee and Board:
Height over 20 ft. that makes maintenance by Brickman difficult.
Aged plant hanging over sidewalk or entry to condo-a liability issue and drips sap on sidewalk.
Plant hanging over or touching tile roof.
Large clusters needing thinning for health and shape of plant.
WESTERN TREE SERVICE
Date: April 16, 2009
Prepared for: Merit Property Management 6256 Greenwich Dr, Suite 130 San Diego, CA 92122
Representative: Project: April 16. 2009
Onsite: Bev Jones
Project: Villas Mallorca, 8600 Villa La Jolla Drive 1228 A3
Dear Bev:
Thank you for meeting with me and Nik recently to review some of your concerns on tree health issues.
As we discussed. the appearance of the deciduous trees (pears and jacarandas) will not be improved until they leaf out in late spring or early summer -depending on the end of cool weather. While some trees appear nearly dead now all should be in full bloom in June and fully leafed out in July.
The issue of fruit drop of the ficus trees varies by species, relative health of trees, location of trees, age of trees and soil conditions. All ficus trees drop fruit after maturity (10+ years) and most will produce more fruit with more sunlight and less fruit with more shade. The rusty leaf species vary in fruit production depending on which variety of tree is in question. Rusty leaf ficus trees have a range of leaf colors and textures that are species dependent. Tree health is often not the deterring factor in differences between trees. Some ficus in this project have been previously root pruned. It is quite likely that their poor appearance, lack of vigor and chlorotic appearance, is the result.
At the north side of the project are several large Leyland cypress trees in varying stages of decline. Cypress trees in the San Diego area became infected with cypress canker disease during the winters of 1980-1982 as the result of heavy torrential rains from north coast areas. The resulting canker diseases are insidious and usually result in decline and death in 2-5 years after infection. There is no known cure for this disease and in time it is likely that all of the cypress trees here will be lost. Wood borers are not an issue with cypress as is the case with pines in local hills and mountains. My recommendation for replacement would be to plant Deodar cedar trees which look similar and are not susceptible to cypress canker disease.
Our recommendation for tree pruning remains the same as in previous years which is to prune all trees for sidewalk, street, building and light clearance and to prune all trees as necessary for uniform and aesthetic appearance. Regarding the Giant Bird-of-Paradise, we recommend that only the worst trunks be removed which interfere with roofs. chimneys and pedestrian passage along sidewalks.
We anticipate beginning the new tree pruning program for 2009 in early May upon the board's approval or our outline. We look forward to tbe Board's response on these issues. If more information is required or a walk-through with the Board is planned, please let us know.
Prepared by:
Alden Pedersen, President I.S.A. Certified Arborist No. WE-0607A
6 49 Mission Gorge Rd, PMB 336 • San Diego, CA 92206
Telephone 619/421·7119
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Thank you for posting how you can be certified as a tree care safety professional. Getting the proper training would seem to lower the rate of work-related injuries.
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