Swale Trees Restrictions
SWALE TREES
Effective 1/1/2023, maintenance of Swale Trees reverts back to each individual homeowner.
Swale trees shall not be planted, removed, or modified in any manner without prior from the respective City Arborist (permit) and the Modification Committee. Nothing shall be caused to take place which may compromise the health, stability, or integrity of the swale trees.
Swale trees are defined as any tree growing in the area of land between the edge of your lot and the paved road, whether or not officially designated a swale.
Caring for Swale Trees
Below are some recommended guidelines for swale tree maintenance.
Mulch
Only wood-based mulch may be added to the tree base in accordance with the following guidelines:
Watering
Watering requirements for newly planted trees:
Fertilizing requirements for swale trees
Approved Swale Trees
If replacing your swale tree, select from the list of approved trees below. Please see your sub-association documents for specific limitations in your community.
Shade Trees
Effective 1/1/2023, maintenance of Swale Trees reverts back to each individual homeowner.
Swale trees shall not be planted, removed, or modified in any manner without prior from the respective City Arborist (permit) and the Modification Committee. Nothing shall be caused to take place which may compromise the health, stability, or integrity of the swale trees.
Swale trees are defined as any tree growing in the area of land between the edge of your lot and the paved road, whether or not officially designated a swale.
- No plantings of any kind are allowed in the swale area without prior approval from the respective City Arborist and the Modification Committee.
- No decorative borders, blocks, gravel, or rocks are to be placed around the tree base.
- No permanent fixtures, or plant life may be attached to any portion of the swale trees.
Caring for Swale Trees
Below are some recommended guidelines for swale tree maintenance.
Mulch
Only wood-based mulch may be added to the tree base in accordance with the following guidelines:
- Use only a natural shredded wood product.
- Apply at a depth of 2-3 inches.
- Keep mulch 3 inches from the base of the tree trunk.
- Mulch must not be piled on the tree trunk under any circumstances.
Watering
Watering requirements for newly planted trees:
- Water every day for the first 30 days
- Water every other day for 2nd 30 days
- Water 3 times per week for 3rd 30 days
- Water with regular scheduled irrigation after 90 days
Fertilizing requirements for swale trees
- No chemical treatments, pesticides or herbicides may be used on the swale trees under any circumstances.
- A contact weed killer may be used to control invasive weeds around the tree ring.
Approved Swale Trees
If replacing your swale tree, select from the list of approved trees below. Please see your sub-association documents for specific limitations in your community.
Shade Trees
- Spanish Stopper
- Black Ironwood
- Pigeon Plum
- Green Buttonwood
- Purple Tabebuia
- Autograph Tree aka Clusia Rosea
- Alexander Palm
- Veitchia Palm
