1 Arborist Report (revised 8/31/23)
Tree identification and recommendations for
194-198 Castro Street (APN: 158-15-013)
construction project
Scott Moncrieff
ISA Certified Arborist
Tree Division Manager
Alpine Tree Care
8787 Monterey Road
Gilroy CA 95020
669-888-4655
Attachment 4
2 Table of contents:
Street Tree Identification ………………………………………………………………….3
Tree size…………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Tree Condition…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Anticipated Construction Impact……………………………………………………….3
Pre-Construction Maintenance………………………………………………………….4
Tree Protection Guidelines……….……………………………………………………….5
Post Construction Maintenance………………………………………………….…….6
Heritage Tree Report…………………………………………………………………………6
Additional Information………………………………………………………………………6
3 Street Tree Identification
Tree 1 – London plane (Platanus acerifolia), 18” DBH, condition good, Anticipated construction impact – none.
Tree 2 – Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), 13” DBH, condition fair, Anticipated construction impact – low (canopy, stem).
Tree 3 – Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis), 8” DBH, condition fair, Anticipated contruction impact – low (canopy, stem).
Tree 4 – Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis), 12” DBH, condition fair, Anticipated contruction impact – moderate (canopy, stem, roots).
Tree 5 - Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis),10” DBH, condition poor, Anticipated construction impact – moderate (canopy, stem roots).
Flowering Plum (to be removed), 5” DBH, Condition good.
4 Pre-construction Maintenance (City)- Pruning for adequate building clearance, post construction building clearance and canopy balance.
Due to its poor condition, Tree #5 should be removed before construction. After construction, a new 24” box tree of the same species should be planted in the same general location.
5 Tree Protection Guidelines –
Minimum root disruption during construction (Contractor) – Only cut which roots are necessary to complete construction.
(ideal if possible)
6 Post Maintenance – Inspect trees once a year for health and public safety issues. Irrigation should be set up for the trees. Pruning every year or every other year is recommended for safety and structure.
Heritage Trees Report – No Heritage trees to be removed.
Additional information – 2 inner property Flowering Plum trees to be removed. No adequate area on site to plant new trees after construction completion. In-lieu fees will need to be paid to the city.
Scott Moncrieff WE-10627A
669-888-4655
Alpine Landscapes
8787 Monterey Road
Gilroy Ca 95020