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The three (3) California Pepper wmddbe considered undesirable specimens
in a highly utilized public landscape. Trt!e number 1 and 3 have a high
potential for failure based on the·evident·trunk cavities and•de~ay. Tree
number·2 is basically a regrowth from a failed and decayed tre.e stump and
should be removed.

In orderto preserve tree·s. numbered 1 and 3, the trees would require
considerable pruning to reduce branch and _foliage density .including
significant crown reduction. All of the materials, debris and soil covering
the base of the trunks require removal. ·

lwould recommend removal of all three (3) California Pepper specimens.

· The citrus orchard (No. 22) contains a mixed assembly of various evergreen
fruit types. Trees numbered 12 - 17 are groupings of Calamondin (Sour-
A_cid Mandarin). Tueseare exhibited in photographs 5A-B. There is one
· . Avocado in the orchard.· The remaining trees· are.orange and grapefruit
Most of the trees appear fairly mature w.· ith some new_· plantings present.
Over~ll, the·trees-·evide*ce lack ofmainte11ance. ·oieback, deadwood and
nutrient deficiencies are common throughout the orchard. Photographic
exhibits 8A~B and 9A~B illustrate the orchard tree conditions.

In order to preserve the orchard, the weed growth needs to be controlled.
The·seedling palm and.volunteer California Pepper trees require removal.
All of the trees are in need of a nutrient fertilization program. Pruning is
required throughout to remove the deadwood and shape the.trees. The
orchard would benefit from installation of a permanent irrigation system.
It would be further .recommendedthat the entire orchard ground area be
covered with ~ 4-6" layer ofmulch.

Tree NUillber 18 is a fairly young Black Walnut located east of the winery.
This tree is in overall good condition with only winter dormant pruning
required. A portion of the root zone is covered with an asphalt driveway.
Removal of the asph~lfwithin the canopy drip line and addition of mulch
would be of benefit to:this specimen . .

The Canary Island Date Palm (No. 19)is located on the south perimeter of
the s,tudyzone. The trunk measures 29'; with a height and spread of45' x
25'. This tree is fairlyimmature, most likely not more than 20- 25 years old. ·
The pahn is, in good health and woulq _only require lower dead fronq removal ·.
for preservation. Should this tree not be acceptable where located, it can be
easily transplant~d to another locati?n.
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