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■ Evaluation date: 9i20/16 � � � - �"'� ���� � ��� ;��
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■ Location: Planter east of 20294 Pacifica Drive in Cupertino CA. �, �� ,��� � �,�°
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■ Species: Geijera parvifiolia (Australian Willov�r) �� / !��'�; , ;�,� ,���''���
■ Size: 35' tall with a 55" circumference at 4.5'. � `- ,r� �;�,,�;�„�
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■ Exposure: In open area subject to wind throw. � '� ' �� ��� � ��
■ Site disturbance: Some minor root pruning along building. � '�"�' � '� ��
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■ Targets: Building and driveway. , , �'�`i � ;,��°°�o� ��� �
Visual Tree Analvsis: � �� ��� � ���� � � ���
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� The tree is located in a courtyard planter at the east side of
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• Tree has an approximate 30% lean to the east with corrected growth. �� � ���`�� � � ���������� ���' �������,� , �� ��
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• Tree is absent a root flair on the lean side. �"� ;:� ��, ,
• Small surface roots spreading toward the building. 's`� ���"` � � � �` �
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• During excavation I found 2 small roots growing along the � �`%j� ,�,,��1�` ����"�i� , � �,
foundation of the buildmg. One was previously severed. The °��� �k��� � ���' ���r ,�''�'
other is working it's way under the front porch of the building. � � � �,� '�� � �� ��
• The lack of a root flair on the lean side of this tree may indicate a �� �`�� ' � � �„
girdling root system. ("A flat or depressed area at the base of the �' ���,�,'�"�����ti,�H "��'�,"����, � � ,��{ t�
trunk may indicate a girdling root below ground° Evaluation of ���%. ry�,t � ,
Hazard Trees in Urban Areas, second edition, Nelda P. Mafheny �a � �o�� �� �� '
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Recommendation:
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• Pruning of the small root growing under the front porch may �� �/���yj%
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reduce the risk of the concrete being displaced. � ��1���,���
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• Although the tree is in relatively in good health, root pruning �y//,����
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opposite the trees lean in addition to the compromised root ` ,�, 1�,��„
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system increases the potential for total tree failure. Removal of ����� '',��,
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