Tree Caliper
Anchor Size
b.
Screw Anchors
Steel, screw type with welded-on 75 mm 3 inch round helical steel
plate, minimum 10 mm 3/8 inch diameter, 375 mm 15 inches long.
[2.5
MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI INOCULUM
Mycorrhizal fungi inoculum shall be composed of multiple-fungus inoculum as
recommended by the manufacturer for the plant material specified.
]2.6
WATER
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NOTE: When water is Government furnished, locate
the source. Recycled or reclaimed irrigation water
may be available through a tertiary treatment plant
on or off site. It is preferred that this type of
water be used for irrigation whenever possible.
Check project specific conditions.
Unless otherwise directed, water shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. Water source
shall be potable or non-potable. If non-potable
edit specification accordingly. Source of water
shall be approved by the Contracting Officer and
shall be of suitable quality for irrigation,
containing no elements toxic to plant life.
Coordinate information presented here with Section
01500, "Temporary Facilities and Controls."
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Unless otherwise directed, water shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor. Water shall be potable or supplied by an existing irrigation
system.
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
PLANT MATERIAL PREPARATION AND HANDLING
3.1.1
Pruning
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NOTE: Root pruning should be scheduled well in
advance of transplanting. Tree size, location and
condition will determine specific requirements.
Early root pruning will allow time for the plant to
grow new roots inside the root ball to improve
recovery.
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3.1.1.1
Root Pruning
Large canopy and specimen plant material shall be root pruned a minimum of
6 months before transplanting[_____]. Minimum root ball sizes shall be in
accordance with ANSI Z60.1.
SECTION 02915
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