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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: June 27. 2005 ,A'
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Requested By: Bert Clark Vl'1 f" ,,,V
Department: Parks & Recreation
Source of Funds:
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Amount Budgeted: NA
Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance:_X_
Exhibits:
P&Z Staff Report
Ordinance 1501-
Amendments to the Ordinance
SUMMARY
City Council directed staff to conduct a review of the existing development conditions and future
development strategies relating to tree preservation and other beautification efforts towards
implementation of Tree City (TC) and Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) projects.
Staff with the guidance from the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 106). After a workshop, public hearing and
finally at the May 19, 2005, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous
vote, recommended amendments related to tree replacement, protective fencing, and visibility
triangles to be included in Chapter 106 (Zoning).
Currently, Section 106-801 of the Ordinance requires that any native tree within 15 feet of the
street right-of-way (ROW) line or easement line abutting front yard or within ten feet of street
right-of-way line or easement line abutting required side yard with a trunk exceeding six inches
in diameter at a point 18 inches above the natural ground level, should not be removed or
destroyed until the City representative declares it hazardous to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
In addition, a person desirous of developing the property shall obtain a clearing permit from the
City. A base permit fee is $20.00. Such permit would, in fact, allow clearing of buildable areas
only. The intent is to encourage the preservation of existing large trees on the development tracts
but the current provisions in the Zoning Ordinance lack any requirements for replacement trees.
A provision for tree replacement is introduced. In the case of removal or damage to a native
tree, tree replacement of one or more newly planted trees is proposed. A tree must comply with
the recommended tree list of the City. The enforcement officer shall determine the type and
number of replacement trees. Protective fencing is a tool which can protect existing healthy
trees being damaged during construction period. A separate fence permit will not be required for
construction of a fence in this case. To deal with the abatement of trees obstructing the stopping
sight triangle at various points in the City, the enforcement officer will ensure that there is no
violation of the provisions relating to visibility triangles. Section 316.009 of the Texas
Transportation Code does not impair the right of a municipality or other person to abate an
unlawful obstruction or use of a municipal street.
It is staff s opinion that the above measures will protect urban environment of the City from
unreasonable harm during development and predevelopment activities. It is further added that
proposed amendments to the ordinance will enhance our chances of securing a Tree City status.
Action Required bv Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing
2. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 106 (Zoning) to add tree replacement,
protective fencing, and visibility triangle provisions of the ordinances.
Approved for City Council Ae:enda
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Staff Report
May 19, 2005
Tree Preservation
City Council has directed staff to assess existing development conditions and recommend
future development strategies relating to tree preservation and other beautification efforts.
Tree preservation can aid in the conservation of vital energy resources and the preservation
of the City's heritage and quality of life. Trees are a valuable amenity to urban environment
creating greater human comfort by providing shade, cooling the air through evaporation,
restoring oxygen to the atmosphere, reducing glare and noise level and providing more
effective transition between different land uses.
Staff discussed this item and made the following assessments based on the current
provisions in the zoning ordinance:
Existin2: Reauirements:
Tree Preservation - Section 106-801 establishes the following
prOVIsIons:
a) It is the intent of this section to encourage the preservation of existing
trees within the City and to prohibit their unwarranted destruction.
b) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit the destruction of
any native tree within 15 feet of any street right-of-way line or
easement line abutting the required front yard or within ten feet of any
street right-of-way line or easement line abutting the required side yard
within the City if such tree has a trunk which exceeds six inches in
diameter (or 18.84-inch circumference) at a point 18 inches above the
natural ground level. Provided, however, it shall not be a violation of
this provision if a tree is removed and destroyed where, in the opinion
of the Planning Director or his designated representative, said tree
constitutes a hazard to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic along any
such right-of-way.
c) No person, firm or corporation desirous of developing or improving
any parcel of property, shall remove or cause the removal of any tree
from said property without first obtaining a clearing permit which
would allow clearing of buildable areas only.
Tree Preservation
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Criteria for issuance of clearing permits
The Building Official shall issue a pennit if the request meets the
following requirements:
. Application - An application for the pennit must be filed by the owner
of the property where the tree is located.
. Tree in a poor condition, hazards, low value trees - The tree in
question is diseased, severely damaged or dead, or the tree creates a
hazard to human life or an existing building.
. Tree is impediment to proposed use of the subject site - The tree in
question causes an unreasonable impediment for enjoyment of the
property.
These are requirements for tree protection when any development or
improvement work is being done on a property. The person desirous of
developing or improving the property shall obtain a clearing permit, which
would allow clearing of buildable areas only. The purpose of this section
is to encourage the preservation of existing large trees on the development
tracts but no provision for replacement trees.
Recommended Requirements:
Tree Replacement - The removal or damage to a native or protected trees
shall require tree replacement of one or more newly planted trees on the
same subject site. The owner/developer shall plant and maintain such
replacement trees in reasonable proximity to the subject site. The
enforcement officer shall use reasonable or best efforts to determine the
type and number of replacement trees.
Minimum Size. Replacement trees must have a trunk diameter of at least
two inches measured six inches from the ground.
Qualified trees. A tree must comply with the recommended tree list
"native or protected" of the City.
Standard of review. The enforcement officer, designated by the Director of
Parks & Recreation, shall use reasonable or best efforts to determine the
type and number of replacement trees required to minimize any undue
burden on the owner/developer.
Trees in street areas. The enforcement officer must confirm there are no
visibility concerns in the street area prior to issuing a pennit.
Tree Preservation
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Protective Fencing - The existing healthy trees to be retained will be
protected from damage during construction at the drip line of the tree by
using orange construction fencing. A separate fence pennit will not be
required for construction of a fence in this case. This area should not be
used for trash or storage area.
Visibility Triangles - The enforcement officer will ensure that there is no
violation ofthe provisions relating to visibility triangles.
The owner/developer shall maintain all trees and plants on the property. If
any tree, shrub or ground cover plant should die, the owner shall replace
these plants. Any major modifications to the replacement plan must be
approved by the enforcement officer.
Conclusion:
Based on the above, tree preservation provisions of the current ordinance
are adequate but a tree replacement along with protective fencing and
visibility triangle ordinance, should be introduced or added to the current
regulations. Tree replacement will protect urban environment of the City
from unreasonable harm during development and pre-development activity.
Actions by the Commission:
. Recommend approval of the amendments to the ordinance,
. Recommend denial of the above amendment to the ordinance,
· Continue discussion at the next meeting to allow further study of
the item. This results in tabling any action on this item.
ORDINANCE NO. 1501-JiS'
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, PERTAINING TO TREE
PRESERVATION, PROTECTIVE FENCING REQUIREMENTS, AND VISIBILITY
TRIANGLES, BY ADDING SECTION 106-802, TREE REPLACEMENT; SECTION
106-803, PROTECTIVE FENCING; AND SECTION 106-804, VISIBILITY TRIANGLES;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1.
The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines
and declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 1 th day of February 2005, at 6:00 p.m. a
Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La
Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter
551, Texas Government Code, to consider the question and the possible changes to
Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte.
There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein
and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of Public Hearing.
Section 2.
The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof
for all purposes.
Section 3.
Immediately following such public hearing on February 17, 2005,
the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to
consider possible changes to Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of La Porte, which were the subject of such public hearing.
However, the action was delayed until further information was received on the matter.
During a regular meeting on May 19, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Commission heard
the item again. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written
ORDINANCE NO. 1501-1.2
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recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter
dated May 20, 2005, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C",
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 4.
Subsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La
Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a
public hearing on the proposed changes to the ordinance and the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 13thday of June, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., and
pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding the possible changes to the Ordinance. There is attached to this
Ordinance as Exhibit "0", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for
all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing.
Section 5.
The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is
attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
Section 6.
The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby accepts the
recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the
amendments to the zoning ordinance to read as shown on Exhibit "F", attached hereto
and fully incorporated in this ordinance as if set forth herein verbatim.
Section 7.
The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines,
and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and
declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance as amendments
thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of
La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501- f2.)
Page 3
Section 8.
The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares
that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for
the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter
thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council
further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
Section 9.
This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and
approval.
Passed and approved this the ~ day o~ ,2005.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ALTON PORTER, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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M R HA GILLETT, City Secretary
ity Attorney
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the
La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 17th
day of February, 2005, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fainnont Parkway, La
Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of La Porte, pertaining to the tree preservation and consider additions to the zoning
ordinance concerning requirements for tree replacement, protective fencing, and visibility triangles
in the City of La Porte.
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing
for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to
the Commission.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing will be
required to sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting, however, no
action will be taken by Council.
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or
TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further iriformation.
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,t:XHIBIT .B
City of La Porte
Established 1892
May 20, 2005
Hon. Mayor Alton Porter and City Council
City of La Porte
Re: Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Dear Mayor Porter:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on February
17, 2005, beld a public hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
(Chapter 106), concerning requirements for tree preservation, tree replacement, protective
fencing, and visibility triangles. The action was postponed until additional information to
be provided to the Commission.
On May 19, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote,
recommends approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendments related to tree replacement,
protective fencing, and visibility triangles with deletion of the following statement;
"The City may enter a visibility triangle and remove growths prohibited by this section,
and there shall be no liability to others for taking or not taking such action".
Respectfully Submitted,
Pcif~
Pat Muston
Chairperson, Planning and Zoning Commission
c: Debra Feazelle, City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Cynthia Alexander, Assistant City Manager
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. · La Porte, Texas 77571 · (281) 471-5020 E:)(h', brl C
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the
La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 13th day of June, 2005, in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose
of this hearing is to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte,
pertaining to the tree preservation and consider additions to the zoning ordinance concerning
requirements for tree replacement, protective fencing, and visibility triangles in the City of La Porte.
A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing for the purpose of
acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the public hearing will be required
to sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett, TRMC
City Secretary
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020 or
TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information.
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ZONING
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S 106-801
Sec. 106-801. Tree preservation.
(a) It is the intent of this section to encourage the preservation of existing
trees within the city and to prohibit their unwarranted destruction.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit the destruction of
any native tree within 15 feet of any street right-of-way line or easement line abutting the
required front yard or within ten feet of any street right-of-way line or easement line
abutting the required side yard within the city if such tree has a trunk which exceeds six
inches in diameter (or 18.84-inch circumference) at a point 18 inches above the natural
ground level. Provided, however, it shall not be a violation of this provision if a tree is
removed and destroyed where, in the opinion of the planning director or his designated
representative, said tree constitutes a hazard to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic along
any such right-of-way.
(c) No person, firm or corporation desirous of developing or improving any
parcel of property, shall remove or cause the removal of any tree from said property
without first obtaining a clearing permit which would allow clearing of buildable areas
only.
Sec. 106-802. Tree Replacement.
(a) Number of replacement trees Tree disposition conditions and tree permit
authorizing removal of or damage to large trees or protected trees shall normally require
replacement by one or more newly planted trees on the same subject site. If this is not
feasible, the owner or developer must plant and maintain off-site replacement trees in
reasonable proximity to the subject site
(b) lvlinimul1l size. Replacement trees must normally have a trunk diameter of
at least two inches measured six inches from the ground The enforcement officer may
prescribe a propOliionally smaller trunk diameter for species of trees.
(c) Qualified trees. To be a "qualified tree", a tree must comply with the
recommended tree list "native or protected" of the City.
(d) Standard of review The enforcement officer shall use reasonable best
efforts to determine the type and number of replacement trees required in an attempt to
minimize undue burden resulting fi"om this section.
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(e) Trees ill street area. Betore authorizing establishment or maintenance of
tree or decorative landscaping, such as lighting or a watering system in a street area. the
Building Official must be satisfied that TEX. TRANS. CODE, Chapter 316 has been
complied with and also confirm there would be no violation of the provisions relating to
visibility triangles
Sec. 106-803. Protective Fencing.
(a) Fences required. Unless otherwise specified in the tree disposition
conditions, each protected tree to be preserved must be fenced during development or
pre-development activity.
(b) Fence criteria. Unless the tree disposition conditions specify otherwise:
1) a six-foot or higher fence must sUlTound each protected tree or group of trees,
preventing people, machinery, trash, material. and other items from occupying the area
within the protective fencing. 2) The fence must be constructed of durable, highly visible
materials suppoT1ed on poles firmly set in the ground. 3) The fence must be able to resist
intrusions and impact likely to be encountered on a construction site. 4) The fence may
incorporate existing fences or wans as well as temporary fencing. 5) Each fence must
display a prominent warning sign.
(c) Trash, storage prohibited It shall be unlawful for any person to use the
area within the protective fencing for trash disposal, storage, vehicle parking or any other
use that could adversely affect tree roots.
Sec. 106-804. Visibility Triangles.
It shall be unlawful for any person to plant or maintain any plant or ground cover
within a visibility triangle, if the plant has a height greater than three feet above the street
gutter flow line. It shall be unlawful for any person to plant or maintain a tree, \vhich has
branches or foliage within or above a visibility triangle at a height lower than fifteen feet
above the street gutter flow line. The City may enter a visibility triangle and remove
growths prohibited by this section, and there shall be no liability to others for taking or
not taking such action
Recommended Trees and Plants
La Porte, Texas
The following trees shall be approved as new plantings for streets, public right-of-ways, city
parks, public and private property, and parking lots etc. All plants shall be grown in accordance
with good horticulture practices and under climatic conditions similar to those of the site. Plants
shall be typical of their species or variety and have normal habits of growth. The following list is
not all inclusive. However, if a particular tree/shrub is desired, a letter of acceptance to the
designated officer is required.
D-Deciduous (sheds leaves annually) If placed on the south and west walls will
reduce indoor temperature in summer by shading the roof and walls. In winter, these trees allow
sunlight through to help heat the house.
E-Evergreen (have green leaves through out the year) These trees can create a wind break ifplaced
on the northwest side of the building.
Shade Trees and Street Trees
Common Name
Botanical Name
Live Oak
Southern Red Oak
Post Oak
Chinquapin Oak
Overcup Oak
Shumard Red Oak
Bur Oak
Swamp Chestnut Oak
Sawtooth Oak
NuttalOak
Monterrey Oak
Water Oak
White Oak
Willow Oak
Pecan
Anacua
Bald Cypress
Cedar Elm
Drake Elm
Canary Island Date Palm
Black Gum
Sweetgum
Sabal Palm
California Fan Palm
Chinese Pistachio
Bloodgood London Planetree
Black Hickory
Sweetbay Magnolia
Winged Elm
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Quercus virginiana
Quercus falcata
Quercus stellata
Quercus muhlenbergil
Quercus lyrata
Quercus Shumardii
Quercus macrocarpa
Quercus michhauxii
Quercus acutseima
Quercus nutallii
Quercus polymorphe
Quercus nigra
Quercus alba
Quercus phellos
Carya illinoensis
Ehretia anacua
Taxodium distichum
Ulmus crassifolia
Ulmus parvifolia drakii
Phoenix canariensis
Nyssa sylvatica
Liquidambar styraciflua
Sabal sp.
Washingtonia filifera
Pistacia chinensis
Platanus hybrida
Carya texana
Magnolia virginiana
Ulmus alata
Carolina Buckthorn
Mexican Buckeye
Texas Perimmon
American Holly
Southern Magnolia
Texas mountain-laurel
American Sycamore
Sweetgum
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
River Birch
Yaupon Holly
Rough-leaf Dogwood
Cherry Laurel
Japanese Yew
Texas Redbud
Sugar Hackberry
Slash Pine
Common Crapemyrtle
Texas Persimmon
Camphor-Tree
Wax Myrtle
Loblolly Pine
Mexican Plum
Flowering Crabapple
Saucer Magnolia
Bradford Pear
Eastern Persimmon
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Rhamnus caroliniana
Ungnadia speciosa
Diospyros virginiana
Ilex opaca
Magnolia grandiflora
Sophora secundiflora
Platanus occidentalis
Liquidamber styraciflua
Viburnum rufidulum
Betula nigra
Ilex vomitoria
Cornus drummondii
Prunus Caroliniana
Podocarpus maccrophyllus
Cercis canadensis texensis
Celtis laevigata
Pinus elloittii
Lagerstroemia indica
Diospyros texana
Cinnamomum camphora
Myrica cerifera
Pinus taeda
Prunus mexicana
Malus spp.
Magnolia soulangiana
Pyrus communis
Diospyros virginiana
Shrubs/Bedding Plants
Japanese Boxwood
Dwarf Euonymus
Silver King Euonymus
Dwarf Gardenia
Dwarf Burford Holly
Dwarf Chinese Holly
Compact Japanese Holly
DwarfYaupon Holly
Primrose Jasmine
Texas Sage
Dwarf Wax Myrtle
Dwarf Purple Nandina
Harbor DwarfNandina
Dwarf Oleandar
Turner Pittosporum
Wheeler DwarfPittosporum
Indian Hawthorne
Red Spirea
Spring Bouquet
Liriope
Asian Jasmine
Japanese Aralia
Red Barberry
1-3 ft.
1-2 ft.
2-3 ft.
1-2 ft.
2-3 ft.
2-3 ft.
1-2 ft.
1-3 ft.
1-2 ft.
3 -4 ft.
3-4 ft
1-2 ft.
2-3 ft.
2-3 ft.
1-2 ft.
1-2 ft.
2-4 ft.
2-3 ft.
3-4 ft.
1-2 ft.
2-3 ft.
1-3 ft.
2-3 ft.
Buxus microphyliajaponica
Euonyumus japonica micro
Euonymus japonic silver king
Gardenia japonica
Ilex cornuta burfordii
Ilex cornuta rotunda
Ilex cranata compacta
Ilex vomitoria nana
Jasminum meonyi
Leucophyllum fiutescana
Myrica cerifera
N andina domestica nana
Nandina domestica harbor
Nerium oleandar
Pittosporum tobira Turner
Pittosporum tobira Wheeler
Raphiolepia indica
Spiraea bummida
Viburnum tinus
Liriope muscari
Trachelospermum asia
Fatsia japonica
Berberis thunbergii
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Cleyera
Red Tip Photina
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Southern Wax Myrtle
1-3 ft.
6 ft.
6 ft.
6 ft.
General Specifications for Shade and Ornamental Trees
Minimum Height and Distance at planting.
1.
2.
3.
Canopy trees
Understory trees
Shrubs
6 - 8 feet
5-7 feet
18" - 22"
Cleyera japonica
Photinia glabra
Ligustrum japonicum
Myrica cerifera
1 per 30' on center
1 per 20' on center
1 per 3' on center
Container Caliper Height Spread Branch Height
15 Gal. 1 V4" - 1 Yz" 6'.8' 2Yz'-3' 3'-4'
30 Gal. 2" - 2 1/2" 8'-10' 4'-5' 4'-5'
45 Gal. 2 Yz" - 3" 10'-12' 5'-6' 5'+
65 Gal. 3" - 3 Yz " 12'.14' 6'-7' 5'+
95 Gal. 4" - 4 Yz" 14'-16' 7'-8' 5'+
Flowering Ornamentals
15 Gal.
30 Gal.
45 Gal.
I" - 1 V4"
1 Yz" - 2"
2" - 2 Yz"
5'-7'
6'-8'
8'+
Clump or Multi-trunk (3-5 cane)
15 Gal.
30 Gal.
45 Gal.
65 Gal.
6'-8'
8'-10'
10'-12'
12'-14'
Source: Southeast Texas Nursery Grower's Association
3'-4'
4'-5'
5'+
2 Yz'-3'
4'.5'
5'+
6'+
3'-4'
4'-5'
4'-5'
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