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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 <br /> the upper surface of the root ball or trunk flare is slightly above the surrounding soil. <br /> 9.2 Set tree plumb, upright, and faced for best appearance. Prune to remove <br /> any broken branches. <br /> 9.3 Gently backfill the hole %2 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 the <br /> planting area with water to remove any remaining air pockets. <br /> 9.5 Apply 2 -4 inches of mulch around the tree. Maintain a mulch free area <br /> within 2 inches of the trunk. <br /> 10. Watering Basin. Create a continuous 3 inch high raised berm of soil around the <br /> hole to direct water to roots, remove the berm after one year. <br /> 11. Staking. Trees shall be planted and established with a straight trunk, <br /> perpendicular to the ground. This can be accomplished through proper planting and staking. <br /> 11.1 Stakes shall be one or two stakes driven firmly into the ground outside of <br /> the hole to prevent root damage. <br /> 11.2 Attach the tree to the stakes at knee height using nonbinding tree ties or <br /> tree ties that are at least 1 inch 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 -F Establishment Standards. <br /> 1. 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 that it is replaced, and extends for a <br /> three year period from that date. The Urban Forester's office must be notified before a tree is <br /> planted (a pre - planting site visit and inspection is highly encouraged), and written documentation <br /> Administrative Order - 9 <br />