Tree Planting Guide
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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.” Plant Hardiness Zone HeightWidth INTRODUCTION Plum, Pipestone (Prunus salicina ‘Pipestone’) 3-7 10’/8’ Immense sized red fruit. Good for fresh use, jam and jelly. Very hardy. Vigorous grower. Prefers well drained soil. “Trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30 percent, and can Plum, Superior (Prunus salicina ‘Superior’) 4-7 10’/8’ save 20-50 percent in energy used for heating” - USDA Sweet and juicy yellow flesh makes this an ideal plum for eating fresh off the tree. Heavy bearing. Often sets fruit the first year. Good for jams/jellies/juices. Vigorous grower. Prefers well drained soil. “Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property’s value.” – USDA Plum, Toka (Prunus salicina “Toka’) 3-7 15’/15’ Is one of the best pollinators of all the plums. The skin is reddish bronze, with richly flavored, spicy sweet, apricot-colored flesh. The City of Pierre Tree Planting Guide is the result of a coordinated effort of the City of Pierre This hardy tree is moderately vigorous and produces heavy crops that ripen in late August into September. Arbor Board and the City of Pierre Parks Department. It is funded, by a grant received from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. It will help residents with their selection, maintenance, EMERALD ASH BORER installation, and proper utilization of trees in our community. As this is only a guide to tree selection, please consult your local professional for specific varieties and how they will adapt to your location. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is responsible for the destruction of tens of millions of American ash trees in North America. It was accidentally introduced from Asia into southeastern Michigan in 2002. PIERRE STREET TREE ORDINANCES EAB was identified in Sioux Falls in 2018 and will eventually make its way to Pierre. This may take 1-2 For Full Text : www.cityofpierre.org years or it may take over 10. When it does, this insect will kill all of the ash trees in our community. Some varieties are dead within a few years (green and black ash) while others take a little longer to die. There Section 6-4-101. Location of trees - distance from street corners and fireplugs. No street tree shall isn’t a protective pre-infection treatment, nor will keeping your ash trees in perfect health protect them. be planted closer than 5 feet of any street corner, measured from the property line extended. No street Infected ash trees become very brittle and unsafe calling for their immediate removal once EAB is present. tree shall be planted closer than 10 feet of any fireplug. There are 3 options available to property owners for their existing ash trees: Section 6-4-102. Shade trees not permitted within limits of the street - unlawful to injure grass, 1. Gradually start replacing your ash trees now, prior to the arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer. trees, shrubs, flowers and plants - penalty. Shade trees may be planted between the sidewalk and the 2. Remove your ash trees once they become infected. curb but not within three feet of the curb. 3. Chemically inject each ash tree you want to keep once the Emerald Ash Borer is identified in Pierre. Section 6-4-104. Trimming of trees required - city trimming at owner’s expense. The occupant of any private premises or the owner of the same if not occupied, abutting on any public street, road or alley Pierre property owners are legally responsible for all trees on their property from curb to alley, including within the city shall keep all trees standing upon such premises or between the same and the center of the the boulevard. The EAB insecticide treatment currently costs $200/tree and needs to be repeated every 2 adjoining street, road or alley so trimmed that no bough or branch thereof shall be lower than twelve feet years. Tree removal can cost from $200 - $2,000+ depending on location and size of the tree. Replacement above the surface of the street, road or alley or eight feet above the surface of any sidewalk thereon and shall trees can cost from $75 - $600 depending on the size and species of tree. Starting with less desirable and smaller ash trees, a gradual replacement over a number of years allows replacement trees to mature while remaining trees continue to provide summer shade and winter wind breaks. As the remaining ash trees are eventually replaced the first trees will be much bigger and able to quickly provide protection from our summer and winter weather. Spreading the workload, costs of removal, and replacement over years is easier to budget for than a sudden need to remove every ash tree all at once. A little over 11% of all trees in the Pierre parks and other public areas are green ash trees. That’s about 250 trees. On non-public properties the total number of ash trees is much higher. Every one of these trees will need to be removed or injected with insecticide every 2 years for the life of the tree. The choices are, do you pick your favorites and treat then, do you wait and have yours removed when EAB gets here, or do you start a proactive plan of gradual replacement of your ash trees? Reputable tree care companies or your local garden center can help you identify your existing trees and make suggestions for suitable replacements. Please do not haul your own firewood for camping and especially, do not transport any wood from a quarantined area. Monitor your ash trees. As you plant new or replacement trees on your property, plant different species. A variety of trees helps create diversity. If one species contracts a disease or a pest, not all your trees will be affected. If you have an ash tree with a thinning canopy or notice D-shaped holes in the bark please contact: City of Pierre Parks Department at 773-7437. Up to date information regarding EAB can be obtained from the following sources: www.emeraldashborer.info Limbs over the sidewalk shall Limbs over the street shall have a minimum SD Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, 773-3592; Hughes/Stanley County Extension Office, 223-7730 have a minimum of an 8’ clearance of a 12’ clearance at the curb. 12 1 keep all such trees trimmed so that no trunk, limb or branch thereof shall in any way or at any time interfere with the movement of delivery, maintenance, garbage disposal, and emergency service vehicles or come in FRUIT TREES contact with any street lighting, power, or other electrically charged wire when such wires are lawfully strung Plant Hardiness Zone Height/Width on posts located on any public street, road or alley or between the lot lines and curb of any street. Said Apple, Haralred (Malus domestica ‘Harelred’) 3-7 20’/20’ occupants or owners shall remove all dead, diseased or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs, which Produces a medium sized, deep red fruit. This crisp apple has a white, firm, juicy, crisp flesh with a tart flavor. This apple constitute a menace to the safety of the public, and shall trim any tree or shrub which interferes with visibility tree is hardy and fire blight resistant. These apples are great for cooking and stores well. of any traffic control device or signs; provided that upon the failure of any occupant or owner to trim such trees Apple, Honeycrisp (Malus pumila ‘Honeycrisp’) 3-6 14’/12’ as in this section provided, the commissioner of streets and public property of the city of Pierre shall have the White blossoms. Large, red blushed fruit is over 3 inches in diameter. Texture is crisp and crunchy with a juicy, sweet authority to remove them or cause them to be removed under its supervision, whether such trees be growing flavor. Prefers well drained, deep, fertile soil. on privately owned property or on public property. The commissioner may cause the same to be trimmed and Apple, Winecrisp (Malus domestica ‘WineCrisp’) 4-7 15’/12’ the expense charged to the occupant or owner of such property. Sweet, juicy and firm fruit is great for all purposes and has been proven to store for 9 months in cold storage. It’s disease resistance is second to none and fruit drop is minimal. Dark red fruit ripens in mid-October. Section 6-4-105. Declaration of policy on removal of trees infected with Dutch Elm disease. Apple, HoneyGold (Malus domestica ‘HoneyGold’) 4 12’/12’ The City Commission does hereby determine that the health of elm trees within the corporate and Pinkish white flowers. Hardy substitute for Golden Delicious. Medium to large golden to greenish fruit. Superior storage territorial limits of the City of Pierre is threatened by a fatal disease known as Dutch Elm disease; and qualities. Prefers will drained loamy soil. it has further determined that the loss of elm trees growing upon public and private property would Apricot, Manchurian (Scout) (Prunus mandshurica) 3-6 10’/12’ substantially depreciate the value of property within said limits and impair the health, safety, general Used as rootstock for other apricot varieties.