Homeowners Association

c/o Acri Commercial Realty, Inc.

290 Perry Highway

Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Landscaping and Shrubbery Policy

Shrubs/Plants

As with all exterior modifications, shrubbery and/or other plant material in the front of

your unit may not be altered until written approval is obtained from the Association.

The reason for this requirement is to ensure the landscaping symmetry throughout the

community.

If shrubbery and/or plant material is removed/altered without written approval, the area

will be properly restored, and the unit owner will be charged accordingly.

• Original dead or unhealthy shrubs near the front of the house’s foundation may be replaced with

approved shrubs listed in this policy letter with the cost split 50/50 between Association and

homeowner.

• If original shrubs are replaced with requested alternate shrubs not on the approved list, the full cost

will be paid by the homeowner. Shrubs on the side, back, or away from the house foundation will

be paid for by the homeowner. An approved list of deer resistant shrubs is attached to this policy

letter.

• If a homeowner wishes to replace healthy shrubs, the full cost of removal and replacement of the

shrubs will be the responsibility of the homeowner.

• Shrubs near the front of the house’s foundation must be replaced with approved foliage if removed.

Bare fronts on units are not permitted in order to maintain the look and curb appeal of the

community.

• It is imperative that all Homeowners water any new replacement shrubs. This will maintain

the shrubs integrity, allowing it to grow properly.

• Any shrub replacements or additions must be first approved in writing by the Association. Please

do not discuss directly with the Landscaper unless you have been approved in writing.

Trees

• Trees on common property are the responsibility of the Association. The Association does not

maintain trees or other foliage in the woods. Exceptions such as a tree being a hazard are noted

elsewhere in this document. Please let the association know if a tree is a hazard to a Unit or

pedestrians.

• Maintenance of trees on homeowner property are the responsibility of the Association. Planting

new trees anywhere on homeowner property are the responsibility of the Unit owner. Any new

tree(s) must be approved by the Association whether placed in the grass or wooded areas.

• The Association will not approve a fruit tree, or a tree that is planted too close to a Unit.

• Trees on homeowner property in grass areas may be trimmed as needed by the Association to

maintain the look and feel of the grounds. Trees that fall on grass areas will be removed by the

Association. A tree that presents a danger to a Unit or pedestrians or is too near the Unit will be

trimmed back or removed at Association expense.

• Except as noted in other governing documents, the Association is not responsible for trimming or

removing any additional trees not addressed in this policy letter.

Lawn Care and Weeding

New Allegheny Association contracts a landscaper to provide all landscaping services

within the community as addressed in the New Allegheny Association governing documents.

The grass with be cut and maintained at an ideal height of approximately 2.5 to 4 inches to allow

for a lush, healthy turf that easily fends off weeds, drought and disease. The fronts of Units are weeded by

the land scaping crews from time to time, unless other personal arrangements are made. Weeding is not

done in the backs of homes.

Approved: May __ 2020

New Allegheny Homeowners Association

HOA Approved Deer-Resistant Shrubs and

Plants/Shrubs

Shrubs

$65 / each

SUN-LOVING:

Mop Cypress

Vibrant yellowish green, low-growing evergreen shrub

Crimson Pygmy Barberry

Brilliant red, evergreen shrub

Red Twig Dogwood

Red Twig’s have vibrant red bark, and beautiful green foliage in the Spring / Summer, making them a

striking choice for all 4 seasons

Forsythia

Deciduous shrub with bright yellow blooms in the early Spring

Dwarf Lilac

These lilacs have the same beautiful and fragrant blooms as a traditional lilac, but they are much more

compact and have more contained branching habits

Dwarf Mugo Pine

Low-growing evergreen shrub

Boxwood

Traditional evergreen shrub – tolerant of shade and full sun

Blue Rug Juniper

Bluish-green evergreen groundcover

Saybrook Gold Juniper

Yellowish-green evergreen with whimsical branching

Blue Star Juniper

Bluish-green low-growing evergreen

Inkberry

Compact evergreen shrub, similar to Boxwood but blight-resistant

SHADE LOVING:

Pieris Japonica

Variegated leaf, colorful shrub with Spring blooms

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Vibrant summer blooms

Fothergilla

Deciduous with fragrant white blooms in Spring

Bennett’s Holly

Compact shrub with wide, leathery, shiny dark green foliage.

Dwarf Red Barberry

Stunning purple-red foliage all season long

Deutzia

Low-growing dwarf flowering shrub with bright green leaves

Alberta Spruce

Vibrant Green Foliage, Soft and Easy-Growing

Upright Shrubs $85.00

Juniper ‘Spartan’

Tall, thin canopy evergreen – excellent for screening

Juniper ‘Blue Arrow’

Bluish-green evergreen

Spartan ‘Sea Green’

Wispy evergreen shrub

Arborvitae ‘Green Giant’

Fast-growing evergreen tree

Viburnum

Deciduous shrub with white flowers in the Spring

Lilac

Fragrant purple bloom in the summer

Perennials $25.00

Coreopsis ‘Moon Beam’

Coral Bells

Evergreen perennial with colorful foliage and wispy flower tendrils

Liriope

Groundcover with purple flower tendrils

Salvia ‘May Night’

Lavender

Pervoskia (Russian Sage)

Grasses $45.00

Miscanthus ‘Morning Light’

Miscanthus ‘Karl Foerester’