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7.2.2.2 Leave a mound in the center of the hole to drape and <br /> spread roots in their natural position over the mound. (See Appendix B.) <br /> 8. )Planting General Conditions. <br /> 8.1 Bailed and burlapped trees: <br /> • <br /> 8.1.1 Trees shall have a sound ball that has not been allowed to dry out <br /> at any time. <br /> 8.1.2 The root ball shall be firmly attached to the trunk. <br /> 8.1.3 Except as provided in 8.1.5, only materials that are untreated and <br /> biodegradable may be left around root ball after planting. <br /> 8.1.4 When planting, the tie material must be removed and the burlap <br /> peeled back to expose soil on at least the top 1/3 of the root ball. <br /> 8.1.5 Wire baskets are to : be:cut of to a depth of at least 18" from the top • <br /> of the root ball., <br /> 8.2 Container grown tree:: • <br /> 8.2.1 Remove the tree from the container and softly loosen root mass. <br /> 8.2.2 Inspect roots for a girdling or circling condition. If girdling or <br /> circling roots are present, the tree shall not . be planted. <br /> 8.2.3 Trees shall have been grown in the container kor a maximum of one <br /> year. <br /> 8.3 Bare root trees: <br /> 8.3.1 Roots shall not be allowed to dry out at any time. <br /> 8.3.2 All dead, damaged, broken or frayed roots shall be pruned off prior <br /> to planting. <br /> 9. planting Procedures. <br /> 9.1 Set the tree on undisturbed solid ground in the center of the hole so that the <br /> upper surface of the root ball or trunk flare is slightly above the surrounding soil. <br /> Administrative Order - 15 <br />