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i <br /> <br /> . <br /> 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 /> j + 8. Planting General Conditions. <br /> t ~ 8.1 Balled and burlanped trees: <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 off to a depth of at least 18" from the top <br /> of the root ball. <br /> ' 8.2 Container$rown tree: <br /> 8.2.1 Remove the tree from the container and softly loosen root mass. <br /> t - <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 rown in the container for a maximum of one <br /> g <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 ar 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 /> I~ <br /> .Administrative Order - 15 <br /> <br />