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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 113 of the root ball. <br />5.1.5 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 />8.2,2 Inspect roots for a girdling or circling condition. 1f 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 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 % full with original soil and flood hole with water to <br />remove any air poc ets. <br />9.4 Continue to backf 11 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 withinH2 inches <br />of trunk. <br />1~. watering Basin. Create a continuous 3" high raised berm around the hole to direct <br />water to roots, remove the berm after one year. <br />11. St,~ ate. Trees shall be planted and established with a straight trunk, perpendicular <br />Exhibit B to Street Tree Plan Agreement <br />97-00421 <br />