TR-2017-25 Arborist Report.pdfDJkVEY e
THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO.
June 13, 2017
Ms. Shashawna Ball
Association Manager
Commons of Cupertino Homeowners Association
c/o Community Management Services
1935 Dry Creek Rd., Suite 203
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Dead white birch tree #288 and dead Norway maple tree #147
Dear Ms. Ball,
1055 Commercial Court
San Jose, CA 95112
(408)453-3389
(408) 453-2940 - Fax
CA License 41694001
At the request of Del Carson, association Board President, I was asked to evaluate two trees that are located on
the grounds of the Commons of Cupertino. The evaluation was done from the ground and the trees were not
climbed. Two photographs (Photo 1 and 2) are provided as visual aids in the discussion of the trees. A portion of
the site map is included with the trees highlighted in yellow.
The Commons of Cupertino is approximately 40 years old. I have been involved as an arborist on the property
since 2002. 1 did a tree inventory and analysis that year which included numbering and evaluating each tree
located in the common area.
The trees have been maintained on a regular basis since 2002 and the majority of them are in good to very good
health. However, over the last five years the drought has killed several trees that are susceptible to high
temperatures and a lack of water.
Tree #147 is a Norway maple (Acer platanoides) tree that is located on Alves Drive and behind 21055 Freedom
Drive (Photo 1). The trunk measures 11.8 inches in diameter at a height of four and one half feet above ground
line. The tree is growing on a slope that is about 45 degrees. The tree has been in poor health for years and it died
towards the end of last year. I do not recommend planting another tree in its place due to the slope of the
surface.
Tree #288 is a European white birch (Betula pendulo) tree that is located next to 21115 Freedom Drive (Photo 2).
The trunk measures 6.5 inches in diameter at a height of four and one half feet above ground line. This tree has
also been in poor health for years. This tree can be replaced with another tree.
Respectfully submitted,
Gil Mitchell, RCA#317
ISA Certified Arborlst WE -0134A
Enclosure: Photos
Site Map (portion)
Page 1 of 1
�RSSS - r
r fA
i <
fir•` .�.� _ c+