March 12, 1998
To: Toronto Community Council
From: Director of Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall Office
Subject: Request for Removal of a City-owned Tree - 267 Forest Hill Road
(Ward 23 - Midtown)
Purpose:
An application has been received from Mr. Kenneth Cancellara, 267 Forest Hill Road, Toronto, M5P 2N3, for City Council to consider removal of a City owned linden tree located at the above noted address. Mr. Cancellara reports that the tree has aphids and drips honeydew on their cars.
Recommendation:
The request for tree removal be denied.
Comments:
The tree in question is a 30 cm diameter linden located on City street allowance. The tree stands in fair condition and is valued at $1,151.01. My staff inspected this tree on October 29, 1997 and found that the tree is well pruned and the branches are clear from the house. The tree was last pruned on June 19, 1996.
Aphids are small insects that suck on leaves and succulent shoots. These insects excrete honeydew which coats the leaves and often drips onto objects below. Aphids can be controlled by spraying leaves with a water hose to wash them off. Perhaps a protective car cover could be used to reduce the honeydew contact with the car. Since the linden is not structurally unsound, dead or dying, I recommend that the request for tree removal be denied.
However, should Toronto Community Council approve tree removal, I recommend that the applicant pay all costs involved; this includes the tree value of $1,151.01, the removal costs of $179.12, and the costs to plant a replacement, $475.62, for a total of $1,805.75.
Susan Richardson
Director, Development & Support
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