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2. Deciduous Trees: Deciduous trees are considered to be significant at a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 6 inches or more. Species of deciduous trees required to be surveyed for tree preservation plan approval are identified in Table 1011-2. Table ioii-z Ash, Green Crabapple, Linden, all varieties Oak, Red Ash, White Dogwood, alternate- Maple, all varieties Oak, Scarlet Basswood Elm, Accolade Mountain Ash, Oak, Swamp White Beech, Blue Ginko Male trees Mountain Ash, Oak, White Birch, River Hackberry Mulberry, Red Plum, American Canada Red Cherry, Hawthorns Nannyberry Plum, Canadian Catalpa, Northern Hickory, Bitternut Oak, Burr Redbud, Eastern Chokecherry, Amur Honey Locust, Oak, Chestnut Serviceberry Chokecherry, Shubert's Honey Locust, Skyline Oak, Northern Pin Walnut, Black Coffee-tree, Kentucky Ironwood Oak, Northern Red Corktree, Amur Lilac, Japanese tree Oak, Pin 3. Heritage Trees: A heritage tree is any tree on Table 1011-1 or Table 1011-2 in fair or better condition which equals or exceeds the following diameter size: Table ioii-3 Tree Type Minimum DBHin inches Deciduous 27 Coniferous 24 a. A tree in fair or better condition must have: i. A life expectancy of greater than 10 years; ii. A relatively sound and solid trunk with no extensive decay or hollow; and iii. No major insect or pathological problem. b. A smaller tree can be considered a heritage tree if: iv. Certified forester determines it is a rare or unusual species or of exceptional quality. v. A smaller tree can be considered a heritage tree if it is specifically used by a developer as a focal point in the project. 4. Other Trees: A tree not included on Table 1011-1 or Table 1011-2 may be included for credit as part of the Tree Inventory subject to City approval if it has: 1011.04 • Tree Preservation and Restoration in All Districts • Page 3 of 6