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Louisa County discusses planting larger shade trees at Myers Tree Farm; nursery quotes, timing debated
Summary
County officials discussed purchasing larger trees for Myers Tree Farm to provide shade sooner, including quoted nursery pricing and planting timing. Board members debated species choices and agreed to perform a site walk before formalizing a decision at a future meeting.
Board members discussed purchasing several larger trees to replace removed specimens at Myers Tree Farm, aiming to provide shade more quickly than smaller nursery stock. A board member said the nursery quoted $1,500 per tree with fall planting recommended; the nursery also provided a per-inch pricing estimate of roughly $150 per inch of trunk diameter.
During discussion members noted species considerations: maples were available but can be messy, ginkgo produce malodorous fruit at certain times, and oaks take longer to mature. One board member suggested planting some faster-growing shade trees now while establishing longer-lived oaks to ensure continuous canopy over time. The nursery representative (as described in the meeting) said they would provide detailed care instructions intended to support tree longevity.
Board members agreed to perform a site visit and place the item on a future agenda for a final decision. No formal purchase motion or contract award was recorded in the transcript.
No specific funding source or purchase order number was recorded; quoted prices and planting timing were provided orally during the meeting.
