General Requirements
 1. Deciduous Trees (Tall)
 2. Deciduous Trees (Medium)
 3. Coniferous Trees (Tall)
 4. Hedging/Screening Shrubs (Conifers and Broadleaf Evergreens)
 5. Trespass Inhibiting Shrubs
 6a. Shrubs for Screening (Deciduous)
 6b. Shrubs for Screening (Broadleaf Evergreens)
 Appendix A:
  Plant Hardiness Zones

 

 
Schedule C: Buffer Plant Material

General Requirements

Schedule C lists acceptable plant material to be used in the buffer landscaping. The botanical and common names along with the hardiness rating and minimum planting size are indicated for each plant listed. (See Appendix A for further explanation of plant hardiness zones.) Ultimately, the precise selection of plants from this list will depend on the local climate and site specific conditions.

Note:

  1. The use of plant materials, which is not included in this list, will be considered and reviewed by the Commission to determine their acceptability.

  2. The Commission also encourages the use of native plant material where available and the retention of existing vegetation when practical and compatible with adjacent farming operations.

    1. Schedule C indicates the minimum acceptable size for each species/variety at time of planting. Where shortages occur, smaller size plant material may be considered by the Commission.

    2. All plants shall be true to name, type and form, and representative of their species/variety. Plants shall be compact and properly proportioned. Weak, thin plants are not acceptable.

    3. All plants shall be healthy with well developed form and branches and with vigorous, fibrous root systems and shall be free from defects, decay, disfigured roots, sun scald injuries, abrasions of the bark, plant diseases and insect pests.

    4. Trees shall have straight stems unless that would be uncharacteristic and shall be well and characteristically branched for the species/variety.

    5. Root balls and soil in containers shall be free from noxious perennial weeds.

    6. Maintenance procedures shall be applied to all buffer plantings on a regular basis during the growing year.

    7. All planted areas shall have all weeds removed at least once per month during the growing season.

    8. All planted areas shall be inspected for pests and diseases at least every two month during the growing season. Treatment for pests or diseases shall be carried out promptly.

 
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