Town Hall Meeting Tree Replacement Ken Olson, General Manager

Announcements Bob Aiken, Board Member, ARC Chairman

• Why a Town Hall Meeting about tree replacement?

• The ARC and rules regarding tree replacement.

• The Hybrid Palo Verde and trimming or topping issues. Jim Kauth CLWM, CLIA: Management Representative

Tree selections Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist

Tree recommendations for residents Acacia Anuera

Also known as Mulga Acacia, a slow-growing evergreen that typically grows up to 30 feet tall. During its blooming season in the spring, Acacia aneura produces yellow rod- shaped flowers with prominent yellow stamen. The flowers are a half inch in diameter and will eventually turn into flat pods that are brown. The leaves of the Acacia aneura are silver-gray, thin, and are about three inches in length. Monk’s Pepper Tree

Vitex agnus-castus is widely cultivated in warm temperate and subtropical regions for its delicate- textured aromatic foliage and butterfly-attracting mid-summer spikes of lavender flowers opening in late summer in cooler climates. Ash Trees: Bonita Ash

Fraxinus velutina ‘Bonita’, an improved selection of the Arizona Ash. It has a long-lasting bright yellow fall color and is a clean tree with no seedpods. The tree can withstand high winds, offers excellent shade and is a low-maintenance tree. Mimosifolia

Jacaranda mimosifolia trees originate from Brazil and are admired for their beautiful, vibrant purple blooms in mid to late spring. The purple bell-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, making this Jacaranda tree a wonderful and colorful addition to any landscape. Jacaranda mimosifolia is drought tolerant once established, has deep roots, and thrives in full sun environments. of the Desert

Lysiloma thomberi, this southwest native tree will grow up to 20 feet tall. It blooms creamy white flowers in the spring. This deciduous tree is hardy in Phoenix. Evergreen Elm : Chinese Evergreen Elm

Ulmus parvifolia is best characterized by its long, arching branches which provide dense summer shade. This tree makes a beautiful and functional addition to parks, school grounds, and other open areas. Their large size and extensive root systems make them less suitable for small residential landscapes. Mountain Laurel

Sophora secundiflora, the Texas mountain laurel is usually a shrub, but it can be trained into an attractive tree with little effort and lots of time. It has glossy evergreen leaves and purple flowers that smell like grape “Kool-Aid” and attract big black carpenter bees. It is drought and cold tolerant. Palo Blanco

Acacia willardiana is a Sonoran Desert Native. This might be the best small tree for planting close to structures because it is slow growing and never develops large lateral branches. The bark is smooth and white, and the foliage is sparse and pendulous. Yellow Bird of Paradise Tree Cascalote Caesalpinia Cacalaco Cascaloteis. A favorite winter blooming tree with its bright clear yellow flowers. The Cascalote is related to the summer blooming Red Bird and Mexican Bird of Paradise. This can be a large shrub but looks best pruned as a small tree. Cascalotes can reach heights of approximately 15’ with spreads of a comparable size. Large spikes of yellow colored flowers are followed by copper colored seed pods Palo Brea

Cercidium Praecox is a gorgeous tree can get 20-30 feet tall, and also keeps its green trunk as it ages. Bright yellow flowers occur from March through May. Blue Paloverde

Cercidium floridum is Arizona’s state tree. Bright green or blue-green bark. Seasonal tiny leaves. A spectacular display of yellow flowers in late March or April. Up to 20 feet tall and 25 feet wide. Numerous thorny twigs provide light to moderate shade. Olea Swan Hill Olive

This is a non-fruiting and medium growing rounded evergreen. Tiny white flowers in spring. Height and spread 25 to 30 feet. Guaranteed not to produce fruit. Hardy to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Great tree for trimming in fun ways. This tree needs full sun, and once established it needs only occasional watering. Ironwood

Olneya tesota is a flowering tree from the legume family. The reason for its common name becomes immediately apparent if you ever tap the trunk with your knuckles. The wood is incredibly dense. The tree is drought-resistant, prefers well-draining soil, full sun, and reflected heat. It is hardy to about twenty degrees Fahrenheit and needs some protection from frosts when young. Do not over-water this tree or plant it with other vegetation that requires a lot of irrigation. Over-watering of the ironwood can cause its demise. This dramatic plant produces very little litter and is relatively easy to grow and maintain. Chilean mesquite

This tree outpaces even their fast-growing, native relatives. The trees quickly establish themselves to grow 30 feet tall and wide, with spreading branches. The canopy's symmetry and dome-shaped silhouette fit well in formal landscapes, yet blend effortlessly into informal, native plantings. When the tree's rapid growth rate combines with urban irrigation and fertilizers, the tree can shoot to 50 feet in height, and its aggressive roots take off. The quick growth results in weak branching, and roots wreak havoc with concrete and asphalt. Thevetia preuviana

This is a small to medium tree that loves the heat. It thrives in the heat and will bloom in the heat all year long if the winters are warm. Fragrant, yellow to apricot colored flowers can provide a year-round appeal, especially in places such as Arizona, where it’s a landscaping favorite. It’s native to tropical America and does best in frost- free areas. With full sun and low to moderate water use once established, this low maintenance evergreen tree is sure to be a perfect addition to your landscape. Please note it is a poisonous tree. Southern Live Oak

This is also known as Quercus virginiana and is an evergreen oak tree native to the southeastern . Though many other species are loosely called live oak, the southern live oak is particularly iconic of the Old South. Many very large and old specimens of a live oak can be found today in the deep southern United States. Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) is a severe allergen. Desert Tree

Chilopsis linearis is also called Sweet Desert Willow. The desert willow tree is a large deciduous shrub to small tree. Its long narrow leaves are willow-like. Its flowers are fragrant, pink to lavender. They appear in May and keep blooming until late September or frost. It is also native near the waterways in the Mojave Desert. It likes moderate water and sun and grows best in the desert. It is easy to grow for landscaping. Lemon Bottle Brush -Large Bush or Small Tree

Callistemon citrunus is an attractive and versatile bottle brush plant that can be used as a shrub or as a medium sized tree. From southeastern , this beautiful plant features striking red flowers that resemble the look of a bottle brush. Though the flowers are bright red, the flowers have a lemony scent, hence the common name. Pollinators, butterflies, and especially hummingbirds are attracted to the fragrant flowers of this fast growing evergreen.