9.2 Set tree plumb, upright, and faced for best appearance. prune to remove <br /> broken branches. any <br /> 9.3 Gently backfill the hole '/ full with original soil and flood hole with water <br /> to remove any air pockets. <br /> 9.4 Continue to backfill the hole and when completed thoroughly . saturate th <br /> planting area with water to remove any remaining air pockets the <br /> 9.5 Apply 2 "-4" of mulch around tree. Maintain a mulch free area within 2 <br /> inches of trunk. <br /> 10. Waterin B sin. Create a continuous 3" high raised berm around the hole to <br /> water to roots, remove the berm after one year. direct <br /> • <br /> 11. StakWg. Trees shall be planted and established with a straight <br /> trunk, perpendicular <br /> to the ground. This can be accomplished through proper planting and staking. <br /> .11.J Stakes shall be one ,or two hardwood stakes _driven firmly into the: ground <br /> outside of the hole to prevent root damage. <br /> • <br /> 11.2 Attach the tree to the stakes at knee height using nonbinding tree ties or tree <br /> ties that are at least 1" wide to prevent damage to the tree trunk. <br /> 11:3 Attach the ties to the tree in a manner that allows the tree to move but still <br /> be. held firmly in place. This will help develop trunk taper and add strength to the tree. <br /> R- 7.280 -E &sta ilia ent Standar s. <br /> • <br /> 1. <br /> Period. The establishment period for an original tree or replacement tree shall <br /> begin on the date that the tree is initially installed, or the date it is replaced, and extend for a three <br /> year period from that date. <br /> 2• Watering. During the establishment period, each tree shall receive 15 gallons of <br /> water per week during the growing season from April 15th through October 15th. Water shall <br /> be provided in a manner that allows penetration into the soil around the tree. <br /> 3• Staking. Stakes and ties shall be maintained during the establishment period in a <br /> safe and effective manner. Stakes and ties shall be removed after the. first growing season or one <br /> year after installation. <br /> Administrative Order - 16 <br />