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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

From AR Review Manual


2.16 Tree Removal Home No tree with a trunk four (4) inches or more in diameter shall be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without first obtaining permission from the ARC. For canopy trees, the arborist will examine the tree and submit a report to the ARC. The ARC will review the documentation and their decision will be determined on a case by case basis.

Generally a tree that matures at over 30 feet and is not a palm or conifer is considered a canopy tree. Per the arborist, below is a list of the most commonly used canopy trees:  Live Oak, Shuamrd Oak  Laurel Oak (not recommended by the arborist – short lived and inclined to get infested with mistletoe)  Southern Magnolia, Little Gem Magnolia (recommended for confined areas)  Drake Elm or Chinese Elm  Allee Elm  Winged Elm  Red Maple (used in The Villages but does not do well in some areas due to poor soil or dryer conditions)

Thank you Bogie. We can always depend on you for good information.