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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.
  • 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
Palm Trees (self-trimming)
  • Alexander Palm
  • Veitchia Palm
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  • Home
  • About
    • About SilverLakes
    • Map of SilverLakes
    • Our Communities
    • Parks & Recreation
    • SilverLakes Amenities
    • Neighborhood Info
    • SilverLakes Legacy
    • Photo Gallery
  • BOD
    • Board of Directors
    • Meeting Schedule >
      • Master BOD Meetings
      • Committee Meetings
    • Meeting Minutes >
      • BOD Meetings
      • Presidents Meetings
  • Residents
    • Assessments
    • BlueStream Fiber
    • Comcast Information
    • Committees
    • Community TV Channel
    • Governing Documents >
      • Declarations & Covenants
      • Estoppel Letter
      • Parking Regulations
      • Rental Restriction
      • Swale Trees Restrictions
    • Architectural Modification Corner >
      • Approved Palms/Trees
      • Modification Information and Application
      • Color Schemes >
        • Universal Color Schemes
        • Misty Bay & Misty Harbor Colors
        • Garage Door Finishes & Roof Stains
      • Updated Community Standards and Modification Guidelines
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Pets in SilverLakes
    • Pines Property Management
    • Ripples Newsletter
    • Safety >
      • Community Tips
      • FPL Outages
      • Hurricanes
      • Mosquito Spraying
      • Pool Safety
      • Waste & Recycling
      • Wildlife in SilverLakes
    • SilverLakes Amenities
    • Violation Compliance
  • Events
    • Current Events
    • Past Events
    • Contests >
      • Current Contests
      • Past Contests
    • SilverLakes Cares >
      • Food Donations
      • Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
      • Memorial Healthcare
      • Pooches in Pines
      • The Salvation Army
    • Volunteers
    • Exclusive Advertising
  • FAQs
  • Contacts
    • Contact SilverLakes
    • Pines Property Management Contacts
    • BOD Contacts
    • Community Affairs Director
    • Emergency Numbers
    • FPI - SilverLakes Security
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