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Greetings: Thank you for your interest in the City of Albany‟s street tree planting program! Albany is committed to improving the quality of life for all of its citizens and visitors, and trees are an integral part of life in our Capital City. The value of trees goes well beyond their beauty and the shade they offer.. The economic and social impacts of trees include improving property values, reducing storm water runoff, reducing cooling and heating costs, reducing the pollutants in the air and soil, and producing oxygen. To encourage plantings, the City underwrites one half of the cost of purchasing and planting each tree. The deadline for orders for spring planting is April 1st and fall planting September 15th. This is a “street tree” program and all trees must be planted in the City right-of-way. If there is no lawn or lawn strip, the city will open an area in the sidewalk to provide a planting space. Carefully consider where you would like a City tree; look for overhead lines, water and gas shut-offs, and the size of the growing area. The trees we have chosen are „urban tolerant‟, they are grouped by size at maturity, and are listed for suitability under utility/power lines. Care of newly planted trees is the responsibility of the property owner. Trees are guaranteed for one year against death by natural causes, provided there is no evidence of neglect. Vandalism and motor vehicle damage is not covered by the guarantee. We hope your tree provides many years of beauty and enjoyment to you and your neighbors. Thank you again for your interest and efforts. 2019 Street Tree Planting Program City of Albany Kathy M Sheehan, Mayor Sergio Panunzio, Commissioner Department of General Services ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 Order Form CITY OF ALBANY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING A PLANTABLE LOCATION. Trees cannot be planted on the site of an old tree or stump because of the roots still in the ground. If you have any question in your mind, dig down and see what is there. If you find anything you can’t cut with a shovel, please select another location. Please sketch the house, sidewalk, new tree (marked with a T on sketch), and anything else the contractor should be aware of. Pounding a stake in the ground is a sure way of marking the location. This plan is all the contractor will have. Because of the number of orders, they will not call in advance. Does your sidewalk need to be cut? Yes No Is there an old tree stump in the way? Yes No Are there overhead wires at the planting site? Yes No Sketch Plan Please complete and send to: Department of General Services, 1 Conners Blvd., Albany, NY 12204. The prices listed on the following are your cost for the trees you order. Include a check made payable to Treasurer, City of Albany for the total amount of the tree order. Type of tree(s) ordered: Cost: (2nd choice if 1st not available) Cost Name (PRINT) Phone E-Mail Address Address where tree is to be planted (if different from above) ---PAGE BREAK--- Serviceberry (Amelanchier) SPRING AND FALL $145.00 Small flowering tree native to North America; it’s the first plant in bloom in the Adirondacks. We have requested the single stem tree form, but it is more commonly available in the shrub form. Produces a small berry that is edible but may be a little messy on your sidewalk. Crabapple (Malus spp.) SPRING AND FALL $120.00 There are many varieties of crabapple. We have chosen three that have pink, red or white flowers, and produce little or no fruit. Branching is upright but the trees can get as wide as they are tall. With a sunny spot and the right soil they will provide a spectacular show each spring. [varieties: ‘Adirondack’, ‘Centurion’, ‘Indian Summer’] Japanese Tree Lilac (Syinga reticulata) SPRING, LIMITED AVAILABILITY FALL $135.00 This is a big lilac, getting to 20’ with white flowers on the top of the tree in early July (long after other lilacs are finished). We have had good luck with this species in Washington Park. Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crusgalli inermis) SPRING AND FALL $120.00 We have been adding to our list of smaller trees and the Hawthorns don’t mind city living too much. This one is thornless, has white flowers in May, and a small red fruit that persist into winter for a little added color. Hackberry, (celtis occidentalis) SPRING AND FALL $130.00 In the elm family, a native that is more common to the south, it tolerates a variety of soils and has been Albany tested for urban planting! The leaves tend to be light green in growing months and turn yellow in the fall, it has an interesting bark that is smooth when young and develops corky ridges with age. Japanese Zelkova - (Zelkova serrata) SPRING ONLY, NOT AVAILABLE FALL $142.50 This tree is in the Elm family and resembles its relatives in form and leaf shape. However, it is resistant to the Dutch Elm Disease. Although it can become a large tree, we will it permit under utility lines due to its form, which will accept the pruning needed for line clearance. Sweet gum( Liquidambar styraciflua) SPRING AND FALL $162.50 This tree has not been planted commonly in this area, and can be quite beautiful. Star shaped leaves, can grow quite tall at maturity 50+ feet, fall colors go from yellow, orange, red and purple. Do not plant under utility lines. Turkish Filbert (corylus colurna) $142.50 New selection for Albany, will need a site that has some room, can be as wide as tall. Produces an edible nut, dark green leathery leaves change to yellows and purple in the fall. Small Trees—Suitable Under Powerlines Page 3 Medium Trees to Large Trees: Generally Not Suitable Under Utility Lines Description of Trees ---PAGE BREAK--- The trees we have selected are the best suited for the urban environment. In order to protect your investment and retain the beauty of your tree we suggest the following: After tree is planted, watering is critical. Deep watering is best—hose on slow trickle for an hour or two, 2-3 times per week. Or by bucket, 10 gallons, 2-3 times per week, depending on rainfall. Watch that neighborhood animals do not make your tree their “rest stop”; animal droppings dramatically change soil conditions and will slowly kill a tree. Watch that vandals do not hang onto or break off branches; this can weaken limbs and open areas to invasion of insects or disease which can be fatal to the tree. Bracing stakes and wires are put on your tree to stabilize it until roots develop. These should be removed the following growing season. They can be removed by the person ordering and caring for the tree. If you are not able to remove the wires please call the Department of General Services, we will be glad to assist. Remember, with a little help from you a tree properly maintained and cared for will last a lifetime. All information subject to change. Caring For Your Tree C I T Y O F A L B A N Y Department of General Services One Conners Boulevard Albany, NY 12204 Phone (518) 434-2489 Fax (518) 427-7499 Page 4 Small Trees Washington Hawthorn* $120.00 ‘Accolade’ Cherry $132.50 Eastern Redbud $142.50 Medium Trees European Hornbeam $142.50 Golden Rain Tree $200.00 Sargent Cherry $125.00 Callery Pear $100.00 Additional Trees—Limited Availability Large Trees Elm - DED resistant $140.00 Littleleaf Linden $125.00 Pin Oak $162.50 London Planetree $145.00 * Washington Hawthorn has thorns and may not be suitable on some sidewalks and locations.