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~ir <br /> 8.2.2 Inspect roots for a girdling or circling condition. If girdling or <br /> <br /> ~,,,,.I circling roots are present, the tree shall not be planted. <br /> 8.2.3 Trees shall have been grown in the container for 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 /> 9.2 Set tree plumb, upright, and faced for best appearance. Prune to remove any <br /> broken branches. <br /> 9.3 Gently backfill the hole 'fi full with original soil and flood hole with water <br /> to remove any air pockets. <br /> I <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" of mulch around tree. Maintain a mulch free area within 2 <br /> inches of trunk. <br /> 10. Watering Basin. Create a continuous 3" high raised berm around the hole to direct <br /> waiter to roots, remove the berm after one year. <br /> 11. S~Dg. Trees shall be planted and established with a straight trunk, perpendicular <br /> to the ground. This can be accomplished through proper planting and staking. <br /> 11.1 Stakes shall be one or two hardwood stakes driven firmly into the ground <br /> outside of the hole to prevent root damage. <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 /> Administrative Order - 9 11!11/96 <br /> j <br /> I <br /> <br />