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- 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 />8. Planting General Conditions. <br />8.1 Balled and burlapped 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 />r <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 />;. <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 1l3 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 grown tree: <br />1 <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. If 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 />~_ <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 />Administrative Order - 15 <br />