Local Street Tree Plan, Admin Order 58-96-23-F

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2 inches of trunk. 10. Watering Basin. Create a continuous 3" high raised berm around the hole to direct water to roots, remove the berm after one year. 11. Staking. Trees shall be planted and established with a straight trunk, perpendicular to the ground. This can be accomplished through proper planting and staking. 11.1 Stakes shall be one or two hardwood stakes driven firmly into the ground outside of the hole to prevent root damage. 11.2 Attach the tree to the stakes at knee height using nonbinding tree ties or tree ties that are at least 1" wide to prevent damage to the tree trunk. 11.3 Attach the ties to the tree in a manner that allows the tree to move but still be held firmly in place. This will help develop trunk taper and add strength to the tree. R- 7.280 -E Establishment Standards. 1. Period. The establishment period for an original tree or replacement tree shall begin on the date that the tree is initially installed, or the date it is replaced, and extend for a three year period from that date. 2. Watering. During the establishment period, each tree shall receive 15 gallons of water per week during the growing season from April 15th through October 15th. Water shall be provided in a manner that allows penetration into the soil around the tree. 3. Staking. Stakes and ties shall be maintained during the establishment period in a safe and effective manner. Stakes and ties shall be removed after the first growing season or one year after installation. 4. Mulching. During the establishment period a minimum 3 ft. x 3 ft. planting area around each tree shall be maintained with a layer of bark mulch 2 -4 inches in depth. The mulch shall be kept at least 2 inches away from the trunk of the tree, and the mulched planting area around the tree shall be kept free of weeds. 5. Pruning. 5.1 Dead, broken or split branches shall be pruned at the time of planting. Exhibit B to Street Tree Plan Agreement