Why do cities not plant fruit trees?

Street trees are exposed to many modern toxins on a daily basis. Regular street trees are chosen for their tolerance of air pollution, a trait that fruit trees do not possess. This would mean that the trees would need to be sprayed with chemicals, which in public places is never a good idea.

What are the factors to be considered in planting trees and fruit bearing trees?

Make sure your soil or orchard area is suitable for fruit-tree production. Most like a well-drained soil. Fruit trees should be selected according to fruit type, variety, pollination, harvest date and root stock. Select fruit-tree varieties that will grow well in your area.

Is it illegal to pick fruit from public trees in Florida?

If it has fallen from the tree into your yard or public space you can take it. Anything else is stealing. The official rule is: hanging over the property line onto the street/sidewalk/your property, it’s all good to pick and take.

Why do some neighborhoods not allow fruit trees?

Every community is different, but many HOAs restrict tree types and sizes for these common reasons. The tree could become too large for the neighborhood when it has fully grown. This is an especially common concern for front yards. Some tree types are more likely to snap or blow over in a storm.

Do you need a permit to plant a tree in Los Angeles?

The City of Los Angeles requires a street tree planting permit to plant in a parkway. City Plants will plant a street tree for you and take care of the permit process, however! All you need to do is pledge to water and care for your new street trees!

Why planting distance of fruit crops is important?

If the trees are too close together, the trees grow tall rendering pruning, spraying and harvesting difficult. There is root competition and inadequate nutrition and the trees as such give less yield and produce smaller fruits of poor colour.

Why do we need to consider various factors in planting trees?

Some important plant characteristics are size, hardiness, susceptibility to insects and diseases, and soil conditions. Careful plant selection can create an attractive landscape and prevent future maintenance problems.

Is it legal to pick overhanging fruit?

They were unanimous: picking fruit that overhangs a public right of way is not scrumping, it is decidedly ethical and almost certainly legal. It seems harsh, given that the law relating to hedges is much more generous.

Is stealing fruit a crime?

In California, under section 487 of the penal code, it could be a felony, if over $250 in value. (1)(A) When domestic fowls, avocados, olives, citrus or deciduous fruits, other fruits, vegetables, nuts, artichokes, or other farm crops are taken of a value exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

What does common area mean in Hoa?

the entire common interest development
An association’s common area is defined under Civil Code Section 4095(a) to mean “the entire common interest development except the separate interests therein.”

Do you need HOA approval for backyard?

HOAs require approval for any exterior renovations, such as adding a fence, painting the exterior of your home, or even changing your front door. Exterior changes like a new roof, exterior paint or landscaping, a new front door, trim, or gutters, or other exterior features.

Who is responsible for city trees Los Angeles?

When it comes to trees that are blocking or growing around power lines, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is responsible for clearance.

Why are there no fruit trees in cities?

Fruits trees are often not the best choice to line streets as the falling fruit can rot attracting bugs, making cars dirty or damaged, and making a mess. Most cities however do not have enough space set aside for such trees. It would great to have many parks interspersed in the city for Food Forest Gardening.

Should the city put fruit trees on slippery sidewalks?

With the health and safety issue of slippery sidewalks, there is a strong possibility of the city being sued if people were to trip and hurt themselves. There is also a large cost associated with fruit trees. The mess would need to be cleaned by city employees, and fruit trees require a lot of maintenance and nurturing.

Are trees on city property city property?

Trees that are on city property belong to the city. Many trees are in “planter strips” between the streets and the sidewalks. Unless you look up the property lines for a particular neighborhood, it is not obvious whether the “planter strips” are city property, or belong to the adjacent lots.

Should we replace street trees with fruit trees?

Recently going viral is the idea to replace street trees in our cities with fruit trees, providing food for the homeless during the summer and fall. While a nice thought in theory, this would actually be a terrible idea, and here is why: Do we really need more slip hazzards in our lives? Photo credit: CC0 Public Domain 1.