Attachment 3 - SOW - NR and Airfield BPA 4.16.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICES

16 Apr 2024

1. Description of Services.

1.1 The Contractor shall provide a broad range of natural resource management services, including tree trimming/pruning/clearing/topping/cutting/ and removal, vegetation removal, tree planting, and invasive species removal covering the entirety of Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) property. These activities are outlined in the current WPAFB Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), which broadly outlines the management activities. More specifically, the WPAFB Invasive Species Management Plan (ISMP), the WPAFB Huffman Prairie Management Plan (HPMP), and the WPAFB Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan (WSMP) all provide more details on the annual management activities.

1.2 Tree cutting/trimming/removal/topping is only allowed to be performed during the timeframe of 01 Nov-31 Mar due to Endangered Species Act (ESA) restrictions in relation to endangered species of bats. This timeframe may be extended or shortened due to regional climate change.

2. Services Delivery Summary.

2.1. Invasive Species Management

2.1.1. The contractor shall mechanically remove stands of invasive Amur Honeysuckle, Callery Pear, Tree-of-Heaven and possible other invasive species within areas of WPAFB utilizing a forestry mower, rotary mower, FeeCon machine, or any other suitable piece of machinery that is specifically manufactured for this process as specified during order placement.

2.1.2. The contractor shall manually remove stands of invasive Amur Honeysuckle, Callery Pear, Tree-of-Heaven and possible other invasive species within areas of WPAFB utilizing chainsaws, pruning shear, loppers, hand-saws, etc. as specified during order placement. Stumps of invasive species must be cut flush with the ground level. All material must be chipped and spread out on-site unless the site is within a developed area of WPAFB. In the event the removal work is being conducted in a developed/urban portion of the base the wood chips must be hauled off site for disposal.

2.1.3. The contractor shall perform invasive species control by applying selective and non-selective herbicides within areas of WPAFB utilizing power-sprayers, pull-behind sprayers, back-pack sprayers, hand-pumps etc. as specified during order placement. Herbicide application must be performed by personnel possessing an Ohio Certified Applicator License. A pesticide application record (Attachment 2) must be completed for every pesticide application on WPAFB property and a copy provided to the CEIEA POC/COR.

2.2. T&E Species Habitat Restoration

2.2.1 The Contractor shall improve existing threatened and endangered species habitat by planting Ohio Native tree species from the suggested list below. Trees must be between ½-3” in caliper size and/or 2-5 gallon pot size. All trees shall be prepared after planting by placing protective measures to minimize animal damage. All trees shall be warranted for 1 year from planting date.

2.2.1.2. Required Native Tree Species for T & E Habitat.

Common Name Scientific Name

^River Birch Betula nigra

^Eastern Cottonwood Populus deltoids

^American Elm Ulmus americana

Slippery Elm Ulmus rubra

^Bitternut Hickory Carya cordiformis

^Shagbark Hickory Carya ovata

^Shellbark Hickory Carya laciniosa

Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia

^Red Maple Acer rubrum

^Silver Maple Acer saccharinum

Sugar Maple Acer saccharum

Black Oak Quercus velutina

Post Oak Quercus stellata

Red Oak Quercus rubra

^Shingle Oak Quercus imbricaria

^White Oak Quercus alba

Sassafras Sassafras albidum

^Sycamore Plantanus occidentalis

^Black Willow Salix nigra

^ Indicates bottomland or mesic species; suitable for planting near rivers and streams It is recommended that no more than 25% of the trees planted are one species. This will provide diversity necessary wildlife habitat.

2.3. Urban Forestry Management

2.3.1. The contractor shall remove dead and dying trees on the installation. Size of trees vary, and location will be determined by the CEIEA POC/COR. All wood chips, brush and limbs smaller than 6” in diameter and greater than 20” diameter shall be chipped and/or disposed of off-site. Any logs/limbs between 6” and 20” diameter will be placed in the firewood storage areas on-base (Attachment 1). Stumps must be removed 12” below ground level, mulch/wood chips removed and replaced with top soil and the area sown with grass seed.

2.3.2 The contractor shall plant Ohio native species within predetermined locations around both Areas A & B. The final planting list for each order will be agreed upon by the contractor and the CEIEA POC/COR. The CEIEA POC/COR will be responsible for performing the 103 Dig Clearance notifications required by the base. The Ohio native species must be selected from the WPAFB approved Tree Planting List (Attachment 3) and shall be 1.5-2 inch caliper size or 5-10 gallon size and must comply with American Standard for Nursery Stock ANSI Z60.1. All trees will be planted in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture Specification 02950.

Species selection must be based upon the ’10-20-30 Species Diversity Rule’. Each newly planted tree must be maintained for 1 year and carry a 1-year replacement warranty. The CEIEA POC/COR will supply a tree watering bag.

2.3.3. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials and expertise to perform Hazard Tree Pruning at Wright-Patterson AFB as specified by the CEIEA POC/COR. All work shall conform to the latest revision of the ANSI Z133.1, Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining, and Removing Trees and Cutting Brush-Safety Requirements. Maps and locations of hazard trees will be provided by the CEIEA POC/COR.

2.4. Urban Forestry Consultation

2.4.1. The contractor shall provide ISA certified arborist services. Consulting arborist services may include, but will not be limited to surveying hazard trees, recommending treatment options, disease/pest identification, pruning recommendations, and identifying potential tree planting locations and suggested species for planting across the entire installation.

2.5. Outfall Management

2.5.1. The contractor shall manually remove overgrown vegetation from 23 permitted outfall points on the installation utilizing chainsaws, pruning shear, loppers, hand-saws, etc. as specified during order placement, as determined by the CEIEA POC/COR. All material must be chipped and spread out on-site unless the site is within a developed area of WPAFB. In the event the removal work is being conducted in a developed/urban portion of the base the wood chips must be hauled off site for disposal. Areas needing clearing do not exceed .5 acres in size. Locations and maps will be provided by the CEIEA POC/COR.

2.6. Prairie Management

2.6.1. The contractor shall provide mowing services, including but not limited to the weekly seasonal maintenance of the 2 existing trails in Huffman Prairie.

2.6.2. The contractor shall prepare areas of the installation for native prairie plantings by mowing/bush hogging and/or applying herbicides as specified during order placement.

Herbicide application must be performed by personnel possessing an Ohio Certified Applicator License. Locations and maps will be provided by the CEIEA POC/COR.

2.6.3. The contractor shall utilize a no-till seed drill with native seed capabilities to plant native seeds. Seed mixes and application rates will be provided by CEIEA POC/COR. Locations and maps will be provided by CEIEA POC/COR.

2.7 Airfield Management

2.7.1 For areas adjacent to the airfield, the Contractor shall provide tree trimming/clearing and arborist services to render the WPAFB 7:1 Transitional Surface and Approach-Departure Surface compliant with UFC 3-260-01, Table 3-7 Airspace Surface, Item 30, Slope of Transitional Surface (7:1) Slope ratio is horizontal: vertical. 7:1 is 7 m (ft) horizontal to 1 m (ft) vertical. Vertical height of vegetation and other fixed or mobile obstacles and/or structures will not penetrate the transitional surface. Taxiing aircraft are exempt from this requirement.

2.7.2 Per requirements in UFC 3-260-01, Table 3-8 Imaginary Surfaces Minimum Clearances over trees, Item 6, Trees, Contractor shall trim all obstructions to 10’ below the clear zone elevation by whatever means deemed most appropriate by the contractor. Some areas are accessible to mechanized equipment and other areas are not. Contractor shall determine best method on a case-by-case basis. Mechanized equipment use will require minimal grubbing/clearing for access and disturbed areas will be restored (ruts smoothed out and quick growing grass seed sown).

2.7.3 The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, materials and expertise to perform Airfield Obstruction Zone Tree Trimming at Wright-Patterson AFB as specified. All work shall comply with the latest revision of the OSHA 1910.266 Logger Safety Requirements and ANSI Z133.1, Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining, and Removing Trees and Cutting Brush- Safety Requirements. Maps and locations of hazard trees will be provided by the CENMP

POC/COR.

2.7.4 Any tree meeting the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) definition of a hazard tree shall be reported to the CENMP Authorized Caller and documented prior to full removal of said hazard tree.

2.7.5 In non-developed areas (Areas located away from roads, buildings, parks, fence lines, utility right- of-ways, etc.) of the installation, all dropped limbs, branches and/or tree trunks shall be left in place to decay naturally.

2.7.6 In developed areas (areas where regular mowing occurs, near roads, buildings, parks, fence lines, utility right-of-ways, etc.) of the installation, all dropped limbs and branches shall be cleaned up and removed from the site.

2.7.7 Trees in developed areas (areas where regular mowing occurs, near roads, buildings, parks, fence lines, utility right-of-ways, etc.) of the installation deemed hazardous and/or unable to be trimmed/topped due to questionable survivability of tree shall be cleaned up and removed from the site.

2.7.8 Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan outlining inspection methods, frequencies, documentation, and responsible POC.

2.7.9 The CENMP Authorized Caller. The CENMP Authorized Caller will be responsible for performing the 103 Dig Clearance notifications required by the base.

2.7.12 The contractor shall provide an ISA certified arborist as part of the on-site crew in order to ensure obstructions are cut/trimmed/topped in accordance with ANSI Z133.1.

2.8 Equipment Utilization

2.8.1 The contractor shall provide a daily rate for a grapple truck and driver/operator to perform task of relocating larger pieces of previously cut down wood from firewood storage areas (Attachment 1) to natural areas on WPAFB designated by the CEIEA POC/COR.

3. GENERAL CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the requirements for this service to

WPAFB.

3.1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. All documents, photographs, maps, graphics, mailing lists, computer files and the like developed by the Contractor in completing the requirements of this BPA are Government property and will be delivered to the 88th CEG/CEIEA point of contact (POC)/COR upon completion of this project. All contractors taking photographs must be escorted and use a digital camera. The pictures must be reviewed and approved by the WPAFB CE OPSEC Manager before the Contractor leaves the base each day.

3.2 DATA SECURITY. The Contractor shall not release any data, reports, or materials collected or developed while completing this project without the expressed written consent of the 88th CEG/CEIEA POC.

3.3 RECORDS OF CONVERSATIONS. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain records of telephone conversations and significant verbal conversations conducted in support of these studies. These records will be maintained in a project file.

3.4 COURT TESTIMONY. In the event of controversy or court challenge, the Contractor shall make available, as appropriate, expert witnesses who performed work under this contract and shall testify on behalf of the Government in support of the findings. If a controversy or court challenge occurs and testimony of expert witnesses is required, a modification to this contract/delivery order will be negotiated.

3.5 DOCUMENT PAGE FORMAT. Line numbers will be included on each page of all preliminary draft, draft, and preliminary final documents for use in referencing and addressing government review comments.

3.6 DELIVERABLES. The Contractor shall furnish the 88th CEG/CEIEA POC with a CD containing all documents in current Microsoft Office format if reports are required as part of the order.

3.7 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS. All contractor employees who will be applying herbicide on base, if approved, shall be currently licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator or Operator in Category 3 “Aquatic

Pest Control”, Category 4 “Forest Pest Control” and Category 5, “Industrial Vegetation Control”. Licensed Applicators or Operators must have their license with them at all times while using herbicide on base.

3.8 SUBMITTALS. Contractor must submit a copy of the current ODA Commercial Applicator or Operator License of anyone on the job who would be applying herbicides for approval prior to using herbicide on the base. The contractor must also submit copies of the current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration labels and MSDS’s for any herbicides MSDSs for approval prior to performing invasive species removal on base.

Following completion of the work the contractor must submit a completed ‘Pesticide Application Record’ (Attachment 2) as specified by the POC.

3.9 GENERAL PROVISIONS. All reports, maps, photographs, notes and other work developed in the performance of this contract shall be and remain the sole properties of the Government and may be used by the Government on any other work without additional compensation to the contractor. The contractor agrees not to assert any rights and not to establish any claim with respect thereto. The contractor agrees to furnish all retained materials on the request of the contracting officer. The contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy and validity of the material presented in their reports. In the event of controversy or court challenge, the principal investigator may be placed under contract by the Government to testify on behalf of the Government in support of report findings.

3.10 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Air Force via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at https://www.sam.gov.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October* of each calendar year. Should contractors have issues using SAM, they should contact the Federal Service Desk at https://www.fsd.gov.

*Reporting Period: Contractors are required to input data by 31 October of each year.

Uses and Safeguarding of Information: Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contractor’s name and contract number associated with the data.

User Manuals: User manuals for government personnel and contractors are available at the SAM link at https://www.sam.gov and then click Help. There is an additional guidebook located on the DoD Procurement Toolbox at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/service-contract-reporting-scr

4. General Information

4.1. Any work performed in/around the War Fighter Training Center must be coordinated with the Chief, Warfighter Training Operations Branch. The CEIEA POC will coordinate all activities on behalf of the contractor prior to mobilization.

4.2. No hazardous material/substance/chemical shall be stored on base. In the event of a pesticide or fuel spill, the Contractor shall contact the Base Fire Department at (937) 257- 9111.

4.3. The contractor must familiarize himself with the hours of gates that impact access to each work area, and coordinate access to all areas through the 88th CEG/CEIEA POC.

4.4. The contractor must abide by applicable state traffic laws while driving on AF property.

4.5. Before starting any work whereby traffic would be impeded or hindered, especially fire trucks and police vehicles, notify the Base Fire Department at 257-3033 and Security Forces at 257-6516 at least 24 hours prior to placing any barricades. On site work hours are Monday through Friday, daylight hours, however notify the program manager if planning to work past 5:00 p.m. Work may be accomplished on Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays with written concurrence from the program manager or contract administrator.

4.6. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and labels for any herbicides used must accompany the contractor at all times while on base property.

5. Points of Contact

WPAFB Natural Recourses Mr. Darryn Warner 88 CEG/CEIEA 1450 Littrell Rd. Bldg. 22

WPAFB, OH 45433

Office phone: 937-257-4857 Telework phone:937-570-3713 Email: darryn.warner@us.af.mil

Airfield and Glideslope Tree Trimming Mr. Brady Klein

88 CEG/CENMP

5151 Wright Ave

WPAFB, OH 45433

Office phone: 937-904-0199 Telework phone: 937-207-1065 Email: brady.klein.1@us.af.mil

6. Attachments

1) Firewood Storage Lots

2) Pesticide application record

3) Approved Tree/Shrub List (2020)

Attachment 1 Fire Wood Storage Lots

Area A Firewood Storage Area

Area B Firewood Storage Area

Attachment 2

Pesticide Application Record

Attachment 3

Wright Patterson AFB Base‐Wide Approved Tree/Shrub Planting List Updated May 2020

This list represents the species of trees allowed to be planted on Wright Patterson Air Force Base, as well as species that are prohibited from being planted.

Cultivars are listed in BOLD and are often preferable, as they possess desirable characteristics.

Careful consideration should be given to each situation prior to selecting a species of tree. Location, site conditions, mature tree size, utility right of way clearances, fruit bearing, vs non‐fruit bearing, and future maintenance needs are some things that should be considered prior to species selection.

Landscaping plans must comply with ANSI A300, Part 5.

All plant material must comply with American Standard for Nursery Stock ANSI Z60.1.

All trees must be planted in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture Specification 02950.

10‐20‐30 Species Diversity Rule MUST be adhered to.

No planting shall be made that cannot be maintained for a minimum of 1 year.

All plantings shall carry a 1 year warranty from the time of planting.

Contracts must specify that plantings must be maintained (watered) for a minimum of 1 year.

Question/comments concerning this list should be directed to the CEIEA Natural Resources Manager, 257‐4857.

Approved Tree List

Common Name

Scientific Name

Height (ft)

Spread (ft)

Comments

Spring

Fall

Alder, European Black Alnus glutinosa 45 – 60 15 – 25

Ornamentally attractive. No appreciable fall color. Can tolerate poor soils. Canker can be an issue.

Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis 20 – 30 6 – 10

Needled evergreen. Low maintenance. No serious disease or insect problems.

Avoid overly exposed, windy sites.

Aspen, Bigtooth Populus grandidentata 45 – 60 20 – 30

Bright yellow/gold autumn leaves. Aspens are susceptible to numerous diseases.

Aspen, Quaking Populus tremuloides 40 – 50 15 – 25

Noted for brilliant fall colors.

Aspens are susceptible to numerous diseases.

Baldcypress, Common

Taxodium distichum 40 – 60 20 – 30

Pyramidal conifer. Feathery green foliage turns orange/brown in fall. No serious disease problems.

Basswood, American Tilia Americana 60 – 80 35 – 40

Can be intolerant of urban conditions. No serious insect or disease problems. Serves well as an ornamental shade tree.

Beech, American Fagus grandifolia 70 – 80 60 – 70 Suitable for large areas.

Copper fall color.

Beech, Blue Carpinus caroliniana 20 – 30 10 – 20

Slow‐growing small understory tree. Attractive globular shape.

Prefers moist soils. Low maintenance.

Birch, Black Betula lenta 40 – 50 30 – 40 Spectacular yellow fall foliage.

Hardy tree, but dry sites should be avoided.

Birch, City Slicker Betula n. ‘City

Slicker’

30 – 60 25 – 35 Cultivar. Good fall color.

Thrives along sources of water but can also tolerate drought.

Birch, River Betula nigra 40 – 50 30 – 40 One of the most disease‐free birches. Thrives along sources of water.

Birch, Heritage River

Betula n.

‘Heritage’ 40 – 70 40 – 60

Cultivar. Improved cultivar of River Birch. Vigorous growth and improved disease resistance. Glossier leaves.

Thrives along sources of water.

Birch, Prairie Dream Paper

Betula p. ‘Prairie Dream’ 40 – 50 35 – 40

Cultivar. White bark with golden fall color. Good pest resistance. Can tolerate dry soils.

Birch, Yellow Betula alleghaniensis 60 – 70 40 – 50

Slow growing tree. Grows a large crown in open areas.

Buckeye, Ohio Aesculus glabra 50 – 60 20 – 30

Shade tree. Attractive spring blooms and orange/yellow fall foliage. Produces a lot of litter and is thus is not a suggested street tree. Leaf blotch can be a significant issue.

Buckeye, Yellow Aesculus flava 70 – 80 20 – 30

Largest of native Buckeyes.

Produces a lot of litter and thus is not a suggested street tree.

Serves well in remote areas of landscaping. Leaf blotch can be a significant issue.

Butternut Juglans cinerea 50 – 60 40 – 50 Often planted for the nuts it produces. Susceptible to canker disease.

Catalpa, Northern Catalpa speciosa 60 – 70 30 – 40

Produces large, fragrant, orchid‐like flowers in May‐June.

Tolerant of urban conditions and poor soils. No serious insect or disease problems.

Cedar, Eastern Red

Juniperus virginiana 20 – 30 10 – 15

Conical, dense, evergreen conifer. Tolerant tree that works well in group plantings.

No serious insect or disease problems.

Cherry, Black Prunus serotina 50 – 60 40 – 50

Flowering shade tree. Fragrant white flowers are followed by small red cherries. Yellow and rose fall color. Resistant, but can be susceptible to insect and disease pests.

Chestnut, American Castanea dentata 70 – 80 50 – 60

Susceptible to blight, therefore not suggested as an ornamental. Produces showy, edible fruit.

Chestnut, Chinese

Castanea mollissima 40 – 50 40 – 50

More resistant to chestnut blight than American Chestnut.

Produces showy, edible fruit.

Produces significant litter.

Coffeetree, Kentucky

Gymnocladus dioicus 70 – 80 40 – 50

Great for large open areas.

Tolerates poor soils, but not heavy clays. Seedpods can create litter issues, so males are more desirable. No serious

Cottonwood, Eastern Populus deltoides 70 – 80 50 – 60

Large, fast‐growing tree. Not suggested for urban areas.

Roots can buckle sidewalks, etc.

Grows well in rural areas.

Susceptible to a variety of diseases.

Cucumbertree Magnolia acuminata 60 – 70 20 – 30

Needs a large space. Produces tulip‐like flowers. Can take over a decade to produce blooms. No serious insect or disease problems, but is intolerant of urban pollutants.

Dogwood, Flowering Cornus florida 15 – 30 20 – 30

Known for beautiful white blossoms. Bright red berries in fall and winter. Is susceptible to a number of diseases.

Dogwood, Silky Cornus amomum 8 – 10 8 – 10

Thrives in moist/wet areas.

Blooms small flowers followed by berries. Attracts birds. No serious insect or disease

Elderberry Sambucus canadensis 8 – 10 10 – 12

Produces attractive flowers and edible berries. Fast growth rate. Showy ornamental.

Hackberry Celtis occidentalis 50 – 75 40 – 50

Well suited to urban conditions. Attracts butterflies and birds. Holds up as a street tree, but seed pods can create clean‐up problems.

Hawthorn, Washington

Crataegus phaenopyrum 15 – 25 10 – 15

Small flowering landscape tree.

Can be pruned as a hedge.

Hawthorn, Thornless Cockspur

Crataegus crusgalli inermis 20 – 30 20 – 30

Cultivar. Small, thornless tree which produces white flowers and abundant red fruit.

Orange fall color. Very disease and insect resistant.

Hawthorne, Thicket

Crataegus punctata 25 – 35 25 – 35

Small flowering tree, can be used as a street tree or lawn tree. Litter cleanup can be a problem in the fall. Attractive flowers, foliage, and fruit.

Hazelnut Corylus americana 10 – 15 10 – 15

Best grown where it is allowed room to spread, in open woodlands or prairies.

Produces edible nuts. No serious disease or insect issues.

Hemlock, Eastern Tsuga canadensis 60 – 70 25 – 35 Needled evergreen. Can be used as a screen. Does not tolerate drought.

Hickory, Bitternut Carya cordiformis 60 – 70 25 – 35

Tall ornamental shade tree.

Can be used in large spaces and parks. No serious insect or disease problems.

Hickory, Shagbark Carya ovata 60 – 80 25 – 35

Slow‐growing, long‐lived tree.

Produces large edible hickory nuts. Yellow fall color. Can be used in large spaces and parks.

Hickory, Shellbark Carya laciniosa 35 – 45 50 – 60

Large, low maintenance tree.

Ideal for large areas. No

Hophornbeam, American Ostrya virginiana 20 – 30 20 – 30

Understory tree. Produces nuts desirable to wildlife. Good fall color tree, producing deep scarlet and orange color.

Tolerates urban conditions.

Can be used as street tree.

Hornbeam, Upright European

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ 30 – 40 10 – 15

Cultivar. Small symmetrical tree with dense foliage. Can be used as screen. Needs pruning. No serious insect or disease problems.

Horsechestnut Aesculus hippocastanum 50 – 60 50 – 60

Used as street and shade tree.

Leaf blotch is a significant problem.

Linden, Littleleaf Tilia cordata 60 – 70 30 – 40

Rapid growth rate and symmetrical crown can make it an ideal street tree, but this tree is sensitive to road salt.

Locust, Black Robinia pseudoacacia 40 – 50 20 – 30

Easily thrives in difficult growing conditions, but is susceptible to borers.

Locust, Thornless Honey

Gleditsia triacanthos inermis

30 – 70 30 – 50

Cultivar. This thornless/seedless variety is ideal for streets. Prone to a variety of insect and disease

Maidenhair Tree Ginkgo biloba 70 – 80 50 – 60 Tolerant of urban conditions.

Bright yellow foliage in fall.

Maple, Autumn Blaze

Acer x f. ‘Autumn Blaze’ 40 – 50 30 – 40

Cultivar. Hybrid maple with superior insect and disease resistance. Very adaptable.

Excellent fall color.

Maple, Crimson Sunset

Acer t. ‘Crimson Sunset’ 25 – 35 20 – 35

Cultivar. Low maintenance maple with great fall color.

Tolerant of drought and urban conditions.

Maple, Firefall Freeman Acer x f. ‘Firefall’ 40 – 50 25 – 35

Cultivar. Fruitless variety with excellent fall color and attractive summer foliage.

Maple, Red Acer rubrum 60 – 70 30 – 40

Low maintenance tree with red fall foliage. Can be utilized as a street tree, but root system can buckle sidewalks if too close.

Maple, Hedge Acer campestre 25 – 35 25 – 35

Tolerant of urban conditions.

Attractive along streets. No

Maple, Miayabei Acer miyabei ‘Morton’ 30 – 40 30 – 40

Cultivar. Small low‐ maintenance tree. Good street tree. A suggested tree for ash tree replacement.

Maple, Sugar Acer saccharum 70 – 80 30 – 40

Somewhat tolerant of urban conditions, but intolerant of road salt. Excellent fall color.

Maple, Summer Splendor

Acer t. ‘Summer Splendor’ 20 – 25 15 – 25

Cultivar. Smaller maple. Can tolerate urban environments.

Mulberry, Red Morus rubra 40 – 70 40 – 50

Serves well as a shade tree.

Produces edible fruit. Yellow fall color. Non‐fruiting cultivars reduce litter issues.

Oak, Black Quercus velutina 30 – 60 30 – 50 Ability to thrive in poor soils, but generally considered inferior to Red Oaks.

Oak, Bur Quercus macrocarpa 80 – 90 70 – 80

Large, low‐maintenance shade tree. Produces acorns. Oaks are susceptible to a large number of diseases.

Oak, Chestnut Quercus prinus 50 – 60 40 – 50

Large, low‐maintenance shade tree. Produces acorns. Oaks

Oak, Chinquapin Quercus muehlenbergii 50 – 60 70 – 80

Large, low‐maintenance shade tree. Produces acorns. Oaks

Oak, English Quercus robur 40 – 50 40 – 50 A large shade tree. Columnar shape. English Oak is usually disease and pest free.

Oak, Pin Quercus palustris 60 – 70 30 – 40

A medium shade tree for lawns, streets or parks. Less susceptible to common oak diseases than other varieties.

Oak, Red Quercus rubra 60 – 75 50 – 60 Durable and long‐lived tree.

Susceptible to oak wilt.

Oak, Sawtooth Quercus acutissima 50 – 60 50 – 60

Medium shade tree with good pest resistance. Low maintenance. Can be susceptible to a number of diseases associated with oaks.

Oak, Scarlet Quercus coccinea 60 – 70 40 – 50

Durable, low‐maintenance tree.

Excellent fall color. Can be used as street tree if there is ample room.

Oak, Shingle Quercus imbricaria 50 – 60 60 – 70

Medium shade tree. Can be used as street tree. Low‐ maintenance. Good resistance to pests. Susceptible to a number of diseases associated with oaks.

Oak, Shumard Quercus shumardii 50 – 60 30 – 40

Serves well as a street tree.

Durable, long‐lived tree.

Susceptible to a number of diseases and pests.

Oak, Swamp Chestnut Quercus michauxii 60 – 70 30 – 40

Medium tree. Ideal for low‐ lying areas. No serious insect or disease problems.

Oak, Swamp White Quercus bicolor 50 – 60 50 – 60

Serves well as a street tree.

Durable, long‐lived tree.

Susceptible to a number of diseases and pests.

Oak, White Quercus alba 50 – 80 50 – 80

Large acorn producing tree needs plenty of room to mature. Easily transplanted, low maintenance, and resistant to ice breakage and oak wilt.

Osage‐Orange Maclura pomifera 30 – 40 30 – 40 Tolerates poor soils. Low maintenance. Thorns and litter can be a considerable problem.

Pawpaw Asimina triloba 20 – 30 10 – 20

Thrives in wet areas. Purple flowers give way to yellow edible fruit (banana‐like) in the fall. No serious insect or disease problems. Plant 2 for pollination

Persimmon Diospyros virginiana 40 – 50 20 – 30

Ornamental landscape tree with attractive summer and fall foliage and edible fruit. No

Pine, Austrian Pinus nigra 50 – 60 30 – 40

Needled evergreen. Generally tolerant of urban conditions.

Can be used as screen or windbreak. Can be susceptible to disease and insects.

Pine, Loblolly Pinus taeda 40 – 50 20 – 30 Needled evergreen. Good screen tree. Thrives in moist, low areas.

Pine, Pitlolly Pinus rigida x taeda 50 – 60 30 – 40

Needled evergreen. Useful for erosion control and as an evergreen screen.

Pine, Red Pinus resinosa 40 – 50 20 – 30 Needled evergreen. Useful for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Pine, Scotch Pinus sylvestris 40 – 50 20 – 30 Needled evergreen. Commonly sold as Christmas trees. Few major problems.

Pine, Virginia Pinus virginiana 30 – 40 20 – 30

Needled evergreen. Smaller tree with irregular shape.

Great accent tree. No serious

Pine, White Pinus strobus 70 – 80 30 – 40 Needled evergreen. Great low‐ maintenance specimen tree.

Plum, American Prunus americana 15 – 25 15 – 25

Ornamental/specimen tree.

Low maintenance. Produces white flowers followed by edible fruit.

Redbud Cercis canadensis 20 – 30 25 – 35

Can be used as street tree or ornamental tree. Canker can be a significant disease problem. Pink flowers bloom in clusters. Yellow fall foliage.

Rose, Rugosa Rosa rugosa 20 – 30 8 – 10 Excellent disease resistance.

Summer flowers give way to edible hips.

Sassafras Sassafras albidum 40 – 50 20 – 30

Known for flavoring root beer.

Attractive spring blooms and fall color. Pyramidal tree with tiered branching. No serious

Serviceberry, Allegheny

Amelanchier laevis 20 – 25 8 – 15

Produces white flower clusters and edible purplish/blue fruit.

Attracts birds. No serious disease or insect problems.

Downy

Amelanchier arborea 15 – 25 15 – 25

Berries in the fall attract birds.

Orange to deep red fall foliage.

Often planted as an ornamental due to showy clusters of white flowers.

Thicket

Amelanchier canadensis 10 – 20 10 – 15

Produces clusters of white drooping flowers followed by edible fruit. No serious insect or disease problems.

Spicebush Lindera benzoin 10 – 15 10 – 15

Produces scarlet red fruit followed by yellow fall foliage.

Spruce, Colorado Picea pungens 40 – 50 20 – 30

Needled evergreen. Great landscape specimen. No

Spruce, Norway Picea abies 70 – 80 30 – 40

Needled evergreen. Great landscape tree. Can be used as a windbreak or screen. No serious disease or insect

Spruce, White Picea glauca 50 – 60 15 – 25

Needled evergreen. Great landscape tree. Can be used as a windbreak or screen. No serious disease or insect

Sumac, Smooth Rhus glabra 10 – 20 10 – 20

Rapid growth rate. Short lived (20‐30 years). Can thrive in disturbed sites (along roads, etc.). Winter fruit is importance food source for birds.

Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 60 – 75 40 – 50

Low maintenance shade tree great for large lawns or parks where the litter it produces won’t be a problem. Not a suitable street tree. No serious disease or insect problems.

Sweetgum, Rotundiloba

Liquidambar styraciflua

‘Rotundiloba’ 60 – 70 20 – 30 Cultivar. Fruitless variety, reducing litter problem.

Sycamore Platanus occidentalis 70 – 80 50 – 60

Large tree great for a large space. Tolerates poor soil and urban conditions. Produces significant amounts of litter.

Tuliptree Liriodendron tulipifera 70 – 80 30 – 40

Large shade tree. Not recommended as a street tree.

No serious disease or pest problems. Produces tulip‐like flowers in the spring.

Tupelo, Black/Black gum Nyssa sylvatica 50 – 60 20 – 30

A suggested Ash Tree replacement. Ornamental shade or street tree. Slow growing. Produces edible fruit.

Scarlet fall color. No serious disease or pest problems.

Firestarter Black Gum

Nyssa s.

‘Firestarter’ 30 – 35 15 – 18 Cultivar. Fruitless variety.

Red Rage Black Gum

Nyssa s. ‘Red Rage’ 30 – 35 15 – 20 Cultivar. Fruitless variety.

Walnut, Black Juglans nigra 60 – 70 60 – 70

Large tree great for open landscapes. Not a suitable street tree. Produces edible nuts, which can be messy. No

Willow, Black Salix nigra 25 – 35 25 – 35 Grows well in wet conditions.

Useful as an ornamental fast‐ growing shade tree.

Willow, Streamco Salix purpurea 10 – 20 10 – 20 Grows well in wet conditions.

Compact. Bluish foliage stands out.

Zelkova, Japanese Zelkova serrata 50 – 80 40 – 60

Non‐native. Impressive fall foliage. Ideal street tree tolerant of drought/wind/pollution (once established).

Approved Shrub List

Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocaropa 3 – 5 3 – 5

Low‐growing shrub. Produces small clusters of white flowers.

Fruit attracts birds.

Crimson Pygmy Barberry

Berberis t.

‘Crimson Pygmy’ 2 – 3 3 – 4

Cultivar. Small ornamental shrub.

Produces red berries in spring.

Requires pruning. Spines on branches can poke/scratch during pruning.

Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis 3 – 15 4 – 8

Spreading shrub with irregular crown. Balls of white flowers resemble pincushions. Suited to wet soils.

American Filbert Corylus americana 6 – 8 8 – 12

Multi‐stemmed shrub with rounded top and open, wide‐ spreading base. Bears annual, abundant crops of small, sweet tasting nuts.

Velvet Cloak Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria ‘Velvet Cloak’ 10 – 15 8 – 12

Cultivar. Tough and tolerant shrub in well‐drained soils. Vivid fall color.

Burning Bush Euonymus alatus ‘Compacta’ 6 – 10 4 – 6

Cultivar. Leaves turn red in fall.

Small purple flowers are succeeded by showy fruits.

Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 5 – 10 8 – 10

Produces large clusters of white flowers in summer, then attractive fruit pods in the fall. Yellow fall color. Fast growing and adaptable.

Potentilla Potentilla fruticosa 1 – 4 2 – 4

Bright green foliage with abundant flowers in an array of colors.

Blooms from late spring to first frost. Compact and requires little care.

Frangrant Sumac Rhus aromatic 2 – 4 6 – 8 Important source of winter bird food. Seeds are dispersed by birds. Deer browsing species.

Carolina Rose Rosa carolina 3 – 6 5 – 10 Produces fragrant thorny stems and pink flowers. Fruit turns red as it ripens.

Snowmound Spirea

Spirea nipponica ‘Snowmound’ 3 – 5 3 – 5

Cultivar. Dwarf shrub with dense foliage. Prune older stems to rejuvenate.

Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus 3 – 6 6 – 12

Produces small flower clusters followed by large white berries.

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Syringa m.

‘Palibiniana’ 4 – 8 4 – 6

Cultivar. Small‐foliaged lilac with showy late May lavender‐purple flowers. Very tolerant to urban conditions.

Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium angsustifolium 1 – 2 2 – 4

Small shrub. Glossy foliage turns maroon‐purple in the fall. Small pink flowers are followed by edible fruit enjoyed by humans and wildlife.

Mapleleaf Viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium 4 – 6 4 – 6

Low shrub with dense branches.

Clusters of white flowers are followed by red/blue berries.

Colorful in the fall.

Witherod Viburnum

Viburnum cassinoides 4 – 6 4 – 6

Variable and colorful fall foliage.

White flowers are followed by summer fruit.

Nannyberry Viburnum Viburnum lentago 15 – 18 10 – 12

Hardy shrub with glossy green foliage that turns red/purple in the fall.

Korean Boxwood Buxus microphylla var. korena ‘Wintergreen’

2 – 3 3 – 4 Cultivar. Rounded evergreen with bright green foliage. Less prone to winter discoloration.

Blue Holly Ilex x meserveae (Blue cultivores) 4 – 5 4 – 5

Cultivar. Medium sized broadleaf evergreen. Resistant to disease and pests. Waxy foliage with heavy flowering.

Common Juniper Juniperus communis 5 – 10 6 – 12

Most widespread conifer in the world. Slow‐growing evergreen.

Can grow in poor soils.

Weigela Weigela florida 6 – 9 8 – 10 Very adaptable. Popular with hummingbirds. Will bloom throughout summer.

Species NOT to be Planted

Common Name Scientific Name Type

Fir (All)

Abies sp. Evergreen Tree

Ash (All)*

Fraxinus sp. Deciduous Tree

Boxelder

Acer negundo Deciduous Tree

Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum Deciduous Tree

Tree‐of‐Heaven**

Ailanthus altissima Deciduous Tree

Japanese Barberry**

Berberis thunbergii Deciduous Shrub

Crown‐Vetch**

Coronilla varia Deciduous Groundcover

Russian Olive**

Elaeagnus angustifolia Deciduous Tree

Winged Euonymus**

Euonymus alatus Deciduous Shrub

Wintercreeper**

Euonymus fortunei Deciduous Groundcover

Privet (All)**

Ligustrum sp. Deciduous Tree or Shrub

Honeysuckle (All)

Lonicera sp. Deciduous Shrub

Crabapple*

Malus sp. Deciduous Tree

Poplar (All)

Populus sp. Deciduous Tree

Callery Pear (Including ALL cultivars)**

Pyrus calleryana Deciduous Tree

Buckthorn (All)**

Rhamnus sp. Deciduous Shrub

Rhododendrons and Azaleas

Rhododendron sp. Evergreen Shrub

Dog Rose**

Rosa canina Deciduous Shrub

Multifora Rose**

Rosa multiflora Deciduous Shrub

European Mountainash

Sorbus acucuparia Deciduous Tree

European Cranberry Bush**

Viburnum opulus var. opulus Deciduous Shrub

*Disease Susceptible Cultivars **Invasive

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American Basswood ODNR Forestry Oakland Nurseries

American Beech North Carolina State University Tn Nursery

Blue Beech ODNR Forestry Morton Arboretum

Black Birch ODNR Forestry Long Island Natives

City Slicker Birch North Carolina State University (JC Raulston Arboretum)

North Carolina State University

River Birch University of Minnesota Minnesota Tree Sources

Heritage River Birch Nature Hills Nursery Fast Growing Trees

Prairie Dream Paper Birch North Dakota State University Research Foundation

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Yellow Birch ODNR Forestry Trees of North America

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Butternut ODNR Forestry Connon Nurseries

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Black Cherry ODNR Forestry Brentron Arboretum

American Chestnut Great Plains Nursery Cal Poly

Chinese Chestnut North Carolina State University ODNR Forestry

Kentucky Coffeetree ODNR Forestry Spencer’s Garden Center (UMN UFore Nursery and Lab)

Eastern Cottonwood Great Plains Nursery Minnesota Wildflowers

Cucumbertree ODNR Forestry Morton Arboretum

Flowering Dogwood Clemson University ODNR Forestry

Silky Dogwood ODNR Forestry Johnson’s Nursery

Elderberry North Carolina State University Bamboo Plants Canada

Hackberry Long Island Natives National Gardening Association

Washington Hawthorn ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

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Hazelnut ODNR Forestry My Garden Life

Eastern Hemlock ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

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Shagbark Hickory North Carolina State University Davis Landscape Architecture

Shellbark Hickory Arbor Day Foundation Trees of North America

American Hophornbeam ODNR Forestry Cal Poly

Upright European Hornbeam Chew Valley Trees Chew Valley Trees

Horsechestnut Oregon State University Cal Poly

Littleleaf Linden Broken Arrow Nursery Oakland Nurseries

Black Locust ODNR Forestry Oregon State Univerity

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Maidenhair Tree Oakland Nurseries Nature Hills Nursery

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Crimson Sunset Maple J. Frank Schmidt and Son Co J. Frank Schmidt and Son Co

Firefall Freeman Maple Blue River Nursery Morton Arboretum

Red Maple Mount Royal Seeds ODNR Forestry

Hedge Maple Oregon State University Virginia Tech Dendrology

Miayabei Maple Oakland Nurseries The Tree Farm

Sugar Maple Great Plains Nursery ODNR Forestry

Summer Splendor Maple McKay Nursery The Tree Farm

Red Mulberry Great Plains Nursery Dave’s Garden

Black Oak ODNR Forestry Oregon State University

Bur Oak ODNR Forestry National Gardening Association

Chestnut Oak ODNR Forestry National Gardening Association

Chinquapin Oak Cal Poly Cal Poly

English Oak ODNR Forestry Trees of Stanford

Pin Oak ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

Red Oak Arbor Day Foundation ODNR Forestry

Sawtooth Oak ODNR Forestry North Carolina State University

Scarlet Oak Oakland Nurseries Great Plains Nursery

Shingle Oak ODNR Forestry Dyck Arboretum

Shumard Oak ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

Swamp Chestnut Oak Valdosta State University Dawes Arboretum

Swamp White Oak ODNR Forestry Virginia Tech Dendrology

White Oak Great Plains Nursery National Gardening Association

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Paw‐Paw ODNR Forestry North Carolina State University

Persimmon ODNR Forestry Edible Acres

Austrian Pine ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

Loblolly Pine ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

Pitlolly Pine ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

Red Pine The Gymnosperm Database The Gymnosperm Database

Scotch Pine ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

Virginia Pine ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

White Pine ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

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Redbud ODNR Forestry Dave’s Garden

Rugosa Rose Bylands Nursery The Tree Farm

Sassafras North Carolina State University ODNR Forestry

Allegheny Serviceberry North Carolina State University Dave’s Garden

Downy Serviceberry Prairie Moon Nursery Nebraska Forest Service

Thicket Serviceberry ODNR Forestry Oregon State University

Spicebush ODNR Forestry UConn Plant Database

Colorado Spruce ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

Norway Spruce ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

White Spruce ODNR Forestry ODNR Forestry

Smooth Sumac ODNR Forestry North Carolina State University

Sweetgum Blue River Nursery ODNR Forestry

Rotundiloba Sweetgum Cal Poly North Carolina State University

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Tuliptree Arbor Day Foundation North Carolina State University

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Red Rage Black Gum J. Frank Schmidt and Son Co J. Frank Schmidt and Son Co

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Black Willow ODNR Forestry Vermont Willow Nursery

Streamco Willow ODNR Forestry Cold Stream Farm

Japanese Zelkova North Carolina State University Yale Nature Walk

Black Chokeberry ODNR Forestry Native Wildflower Nursery

Crimson Pygmy Barberry White Oak Gardens

Buttonbush North Carolina State University Buckeye Yard and Garden Line (Ohio State

University)

American Filbert ODNR Forestry National Gardening Association

Velvet Cloak Smokebush Dave’s Garden University of Tennessee

Burning Bush Nature Hills Nursery Dave’s Garden

Common Ninebark Dave’s Garden Nature Hills Nursery

Potentilla Missouri Botanical Garden Gammon’s Garden Center

Fragrant Sumac Great Plains Nursery National Gardening Association

Carolina Rose UDSA Forest Service Wild Ridge Plants

Snowmound Spirea North Carolina State University Nature Hills Nursery

Common Snowberry Oregon State University House Plants Guru

Dwarf Korean Lilac Gardenia.net Oregon State University

Lowbush Blueberry Broken Arrow Nursery USDA Forest Service

Mapleleaf Viburnum Native Wildflowers Nursery Mt. Cuba Center

Witherod Viburnum Dawes Arboretum National Gardening Association

Mannyberry Viburnum Midwest Groundcovers Cal Poly

Korean Boxwood Oregon State University

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Common Juniper The Gymnosperm Database The Gymnosperm Database

Weigela Nature Hills Nursery Proven Winners