Page 132 - School Garden Development Guide - 4th Edition

Palm Trees
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Maintain a minimum 16 feet between the mature trunk and
the building wall

Fruit Trees
• Fruit trees or fruit/vegetable bearing plants must be planted
so the drip line of the mature plant/tree is at least:
• 50 feet away from any building
• 100 yards away from dumpsters, kitchen entrances, kitchen
air exhaust vents, or any other source of odors that might
attract pests/rodents
• School personnel are responsible for the maintenance of all
fruit trees and must monitor the fruit tree area at least twice
weekly to remove dropped fruit.
• Please be advised, other pest control measures may be
required, depending upon circumstances. Each school is
responsible for the cost incurred for these measures if pest
issues develop.

Other Trees
• Maintain a minimum of 20 feet between the mature trunk and
the building wall.
• As a general rule of thumb for larger trees, the distance
from the building should be equal to the height of the tree
when it is fully grown. For example, a tree that grows to be
30 feet tall should be planted 30 feet away from the building.

Shrubs and Hedges
• Maintain a minimum five feet clearance between the edge of
the shrub and the building wall. This separation is necessary
to ensure clear sight lines near a building for safety. In other
words, ensure there are no hidden or obscure spaces.

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