Revised February 1, 1999
Maintained by the City Building Department per Chapter 60, Section 5:206(4)(c)
Class | Scientific Name | Common Name | National Wetland Category | Type |
Class #1 - These species are prohibited and should be removed from wetland mitigation areas. Long range wetland mitigation management plans must also provide for the ongoing removal of plants in this class. | ||||
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Alnus glutinosa | black alder | Facultative Wetland | Tree |
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Rhamnus cathartica | common / european buckthorn | Facultative Upland | Tree |
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Ulmus pumila | siberian elm | Upland | Tree
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Class #2 - These species are prohibited but are not required to be removed from wetland mitigation areas. |
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Acer platanoides | norway maple | Upland | Tree |
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Ailanthus altissima | tree-of-heaven | Upland | Tree |
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Elaeagnus angustifolia | russian olive | Facultative Upland (-) | Tree |
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Morus alba | russian mulberry, white mulberry | Facultative | Tree |
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Populus alba | white poplar, silver poplar | Upland | Tree |
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Populus nigra var. italica | lombardy poplar | Upland | Tree |
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Robinia pseudoacacia | black locust | Facultative Upland (-) | Tree |
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Robinia viscosa | clammy locust | Upland | Tree |
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Salix alba | white willow | Facultative Wetland | Tree |
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Salix babylonica | weeping willow | Facultative Wetland | Tree |
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Salix cinerea | gray willow | Upland | Tree |
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Salix fragilis | crack willow | Facultative (+) | Tree |
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Salix matsudana | corkscrew willow | Facultative | Tree |
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Salix pentandra | laurel (bayleaved) willow | Upland | Tree |
Class #3 - These species are not recommended but can be planted under controlled circumstances provided the following criteria are met: 1) The planting area is not in or adjacent to a wetland, natural feature open space, natural area, or park. 2) Alternative species have been considered and shown to be unsuitable. 3) The property owner demonstrates an understanding of the method of dispersal of the species, and agrees to be responsible for implementing the control and eradication of the plant if it does spread. 4) The property owner agrees to eradicate the plant(s) prior to transferring the property to another owner. | ||||
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Ulmus parvifolia | chinese elm | Facultative | Tree |
Class # 4- These species may only be planted in areas that will be mowed on a regular basis to prevent the plants from reseeding, and can only be planted outside of wetland areas, natural feature open space, or other natural areas. | ||||
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These native species are NOT included on the invasive species list. However they are not recommended for planting since they are aggressive in disturbed areas. |
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Acer negundo | boxelder | Facultative Wetland (-) | Tree |