Proposed Tree, Shrub & Flower Plantings

Worcester Tree Initiative's tree-planting recommendations for West Boylston Drive, for the Indian Lake Community Association

By Derek Lirange, community forester for the Worcester Tree Initiative, an independent program of Tower Hill Botanic Garden

February 22, 2018

Species Selections and Placement

Evergreen Tree Mix planted 10 Feet from Wall to create 4 season visual barrier.

Species:

Shade Tolerant Shrubs to Plant between Evergreens – Becoming an understory as trees grow taller and self prune lower branches

Shade Tree Species to Plant near Street – Plant 5 Feet from Sidewalk

Flowering Trees – Plant On either side of planting zone 5 feet from Sidewalk