[Everyone] Trees

[Lauren Rich]

Thanks for doing this, sara.

On Sat, Feb 15, 2020, 9:01 AM Sara Crews via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> Some of you may recall at one of our meetings that I reported the demise
> of the 35 year old Japanese maple at our entrance (#338) and that more than
> likely a replacement would cost up to $500.  I also reported that we had
> lost a native dogwood at the curb and that a replacement would be made in
> the winter of 2020.  After visiting Pike's I made a decision not to go with
> another waterfall maple as it constantly needed pruning to prevent our
> 'Chelsea' sign from being covered up.  Instead, I purchased a Shishigashira
> Japanese maple which will provide some privacy for #338, plus exceptional
> fall color.  It will be slow growing and eventually reach 12'-15' tall and
> 8'-10' wide.  It will not interfere with the stairway.
>
> I purchased a Cornus Venus (Japanese dogwood) as it can tolerate full sun
> and has the largest white blossoms of all dogwoods that typically bloom in
> early May; and I also purchased a Kwanzan Flowering cherry to be installed
> on the hillside (to replace the small volunteer Japanese maple).  The
> cherry tree will compliment the existing hillside cherry tree and will
> provide greater privacy to the four units facing Drexel Ave..  The small
> Japanese maple will be transplanted just above the autumn ferns located on
> the hillside nearest our private drive.
>
> The cost for the three trees, plus the purchase of some soil and pine
> nuggets,  cost less than $465, staying within the original cost proposal.
> Jimmy will begin on Monday digging up the dogwood stump at the curb and
> planting/
> transplanting trees.  The work will most likely involve two days of work.
>
> Now, I will need the help of homeowners at #338, 400-406 to water deeply,
> regularly over the next 12 months in order to establish a good root
> system.  Regularly means to water whenever there is not  a heavy weekly
> shower.  In years past, I have watered shrubs/trees in the common areas,
> but decided two years ago that those days are over for me, except around or
> near my home.  It will be greatly appreciated if the homeowners will
> establish a weekly watering schedule.  We had a couple of HOA 50' hoses
> attached to the water valve behind #400.  If the hoses are no longer behind
> #400, someone will need to purchase a 100' hose for watering.  (Homeowners
> at #338 and #400, should you notice a large increase in your watering bill
> due to a possible drought, please request reimbursement from HOA
> treasurer.)
>
> Many thanks in advance for your help as we move forward in further
> beautifying and enhancing property value of our complex.
>
> Sara
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