Emerald Ash Borer — The Battle Continues…

Have you been noticing our Ash trees lately?  Sadly, many have been losing their battle with the Emerald Ash Borer, evidenced by the unusual loss of leaves at their crowns or their notable bare branches during the growing season.

As researched and discussed previously, Ash tree removal is our best, most cost–effective solution for the long term.  By replacing these infested trees with a resistant species, we will be preserving the beauty of our parkways and vistas well into the future.   We have already removed several affected trees this spring.  Upon further examination at that time, it became even more evident that this infestation had been progressing.  It was easy to observe the characteristic and extensive tunneling into the bark that these pests have inflicted upon these once beautiful trees.  We have witnessed many more of our Ash trees succumbing to this dreaded infestation throughout the summer season.

It is our goal, this fall, to remove and replace approximately 30 more of the most severely infested Ash trees as we continue our Tree Maintenance & Replacement Program.  These trees will be marked accordingly, prior to their removal.  We will be planting the following parkway tree species in their place:  Autumn Brilliance Red Maple, Chanticlear Pear, Sky Honeylocust, Triumph Elm, and Little Leaf Linden.  These trees will be placed according to a pre–set design plan by Clarence Davids, intended to enhance our community’s overall landscape design.  This activity will be scheduled to take place during the end of September⁄early October time frame.

When challenges come up, as they inevitably do, it will always be our goal to identify the problem and research the best solution available, as we continue to maintain our beautiful community for the years to come.