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Tree Canopy

Straps

Fastened to Stakes

Straps Securely

Soil Backfill

Tree Canopy

Straps

Rootball

Tree Trunk

Tree Trunk

Safety Flags for Trees Over 4" Cal.

Straps, Add Fourth Strap

Existing Soil to Planting

Vegetation Prior

Mulch, Remove Existing

Soil Ring for Water Collection

Tree Canopy

Cross-Braces

Anchors

Rootball

Tree Trunk

Soil Backfill

Existing Soil to Planting

Vegetation Prior

Mulch, Remove Existing of Trunk, 1"-3" From Trunk

Over Rootball on Each Side

Rootball Diameter) Placed

(Length Not to Exceed

Two 2" x4" Wood Cross-Braces

Fastened to Tree (Typ.)

Straps Securely

Fastened to Stakes

Straps Securely

With Mechanical Tensioner

" Wire Cinch Buckle Tensioned4

" Polyester Straps4 3Woven

High Tenacity 2,400 lb of Tree Height to 2

Between

Straps Positioned

Top of Stakes and of Tree Height to 2

Between

Straps Positioned

2X

X2

2X

X2

Soil Ring for Water Collection

Soil Backfill

Prior to Planting

Existing Vegetation

Mulch, Remove

Existing Soil

Soil Ring for Water Collection

(Typ.)

Fastened to Tree

Straps Securely

Rootball

2X

X2

Anchors, 4-Min., Rated at 500 lb

Stake, Driven in at Angle or 2" Lodge Poles

2" x 4" Wood Stakes

Spaced at 180° Apart

Stakes or Lodge Poles (Typ.)

Strap at 45° Angle

Undisturbed Soil with

3'-0" to 5'-0" Depth Into

Spaced at 120° Apart

Stakes (Typ.)

1" to 3" From Trunk

X X X

Embedment Depth

2'-0" Min.

Embedment Depth

1'-6" Min.

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GENERAL NOTES:

for previously disturbed existing soils that do not provide sufficient stability.

11. Drive stakes into existing, undisturbed soil. Localized compaction may be provided to prevent displacement of the stakes

Common or better in accordance with the Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine.

10. Use 2” x 2” minimum wood stakes unless otherwise shown in the Plans or directed by the Engineer. Use wood meeting #2 in the tree bark.

at the conclusion of the contract or as directed by the Engineer. Bracing or straps must not damage or become embedded

9. Relocated Trees and Palms: Brace relocated trees and palms in accordance with the Contract Documents. Remove bracing detailed on the Index.

guying systems specified or approved by the Engineer may be used in lieu of the tree bracing and guying methods existing soil and embed a minimum of 18" below finished grade unless otherwise specified. Alternate tree bracing and monthly and adjust as required to eliminate girdling of tree. Locate all wood stakes beyond the edge of soil ring in

8. Install guying with minimum 1" wide nylon or polypropylene straps with a minimum 600 lb. break strength. Check straps ground cover. Never pile mulch against the tree trunk.

7. Construct a 3" deep layer of mulch placed 2" off the edge of the trunk flare, around the base of shrub, or solidly around subsurface or drip irrigation system is provided. Do not pile soil on top of rootball.

6. Construct soil rings at the outer edge of the planting pit with a height of 3" and gently sloping sides unless a permanent, if existing soils contain excessive sand, clay, or other material not conducive to proper plant growth.

than 1" in any direction prior to backfilling. Water and tamp to remove air pockets. Contact the Engineer prior to planting

5. Backfill with loosened existing soil or as shown in the plans. Remove rocks, sticks, or other deleterious material greater settling and set plumb to the horizon.

4. Allow no more than 1” of soil to cover the uppermost root on all trees. Set the top of rootball 1"-2" above finish grade after grown in containers.

3. Remove plant containers prior to planting. Remove a minimum of the top 1/3 of burlap, fabric, or wire mesh for plants not

Slopes shown are Vertical:Horizontal.

2. All dimensions 6" and less are exaggerated for illustrative purposes only. Dimensions shown for wood materials are nominal.

slope or steeper.

non-standard plant dimensions, or when rootball is anticipated to be greater than 4 feet diameter and planted on 1:3 falling distance of a roadway, pedestrian or bicycle route, under extreme wind loads, non-standard soil properties, Designer generated signed and sealed details. These guidelines are not intended to apply when the tree or palm is within Details not intended to apply when bracing is intended to address safety considerations. When bracing for safety, refer to

1. Staking guidelines are based on standard horticultural requirements and are provided for plant establishment purposes only.

ELEVATION

PLAN

ELEVATIONELEVATION

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WITH UNDERGROUND BRACING

UNDER 4" CALIPER TREE PLANTING" CALIPER TREE PLANTING2

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Existing Soil

Water Collection

Soil Ring for

Wood Stake (Typ.)

2" Above Projected Slope

Place Top of Root Ball

Soil Backfill

Existing Soil

Wood Stake (Typ.)

Prior to Planting

Existing Vegetation

Mulch, Remove

Vegetation Prior to Planting

Mulch, Remove Existing

Tree Canopy

Strap (Typ.)

Rootball Tree Trunk

Existing Soil

Water Collection

Soil Ring for

Prior to Planting

Existing Vegetation

Mulch, Remove

Fastened to Stakes

Straps Securely

Soil Backfill

Fastened to Stakes

Straps Securely

Projected Slope

Flare 2" Above

Place Root

Vegetation Prior to Planting

Mulch, Remove Existing

Soil Backfill

Existing Soil

Strap

Safety Flags

Above Projected Slope

Place Root Flare 2"

Vegetation Prior to Planting

Mulch, Remove Existing

Soil Ring for Water Collection

Tree (Typ.)

Fastened to

Straps Securely

Tree (Typ.)

Fastened to

Straps Securely

Tree (Typ.)

Fastened to

Straps Securely to Earth Stakes

Straps Securely Fastened

Compacted Soil

Undisturbed or

Soil Backfill

2X

X2

2X

X2

Soil Backfill

Height Min.

of Trunk3

Height Min.

of Trunk3

6" 6"

Water Collection

Soil Ring for

Soil Ring for Water Collection

Spaced at 120° Apart

Stake or Lodge Pole

Fourth Brace for Palms Over 24'

Length of 16' Spaced

Four Braces With Minimum

Minimum, Use a Minimum of

Wood Braces to 4" x 4"

Clear Trunk, Increase

For Palms Over 24'

See DETAIL "B"

X X

X or 2" Lodge Poles (Typ.)

Three 2" x 4" Wood Stakes

Spaced at 180° Apart or 2" Lodge Poles (Typ.)

Two 2" x 4" Wood Stakes

X X

Spaced at 120° Apart

Wood Stake (Typ.)

Embedment Depth

2'-0" Min.

Embedment Depth

2'-6" Min.

Embedment Depth

2'-6" Min.

Embedment Depth

2'-0" Min.

Embedment Depth

1'-6" Min.

of Tree Height to 2 between

Straps Positioned

Top of Stakes and of Tree Height to 2 between

Straps Positioned

Top of Stakes and of Tree Height to 2 between

Straps Positioned

Top of Stakes and

See DETAIL "A"

System (Typ.)

Tree Bracing

Manufactured

Batten: Wood or

Manufactured Tree Bracing.

Securely to Wood Batten or

Nail or Screw Braces

Flush Connection to Batten.

Proper Angle to Allow for

Apart. Saw Cut Ends at

Braces) Spaced at 120°

(Minimum of Three Wood

2 x 4 Wood Braces

Braces With Minimum Length of 16'.

Minimum, Use a Minimum of Four

Increase Wood Brace to 4" x 4"

System. For Palms Over 24' or Manufactured Tree Bracing

Braces Securely to Wood Batten to Batten. Nail or Screw to Allow for Flush Connection

Saw Cut Ends at Proper Angle

Optional Fourth Wood Brace.

Spaced at 120° Apart with

Minimum Of Three Wood Braces

Trunk

Brace

Wood

2" x 4"

2 Min.

Bands, Caliper Canopy Trees)

Palms, Six For Large

Burlap Layers (Five For

2" x 4" Wood Brace

Finished Grade

Existing Soil

Embedment Depth

Stake, Min. 30"

2" x 4" Min. Wood

Total Soil Work Depth

Existing Undisturbed Soil

Amend/Replace Depth

Scarification Depth

Layback (Typ.)

1:1 Excavation

Prop. Limits of Soil Work

System

Tree Bracing

Manufactured

Wood Batten or

2" x 4" x 12"

Screws

Nails or

Brace Securely to Wood Stake

Face to Face, Nail or Screw

With Boards Positioned

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Horizon Line

6 months or as needed (for fast growing species) to prevent girdling.

NOTE: May be used on large caliper canopy trees, adjust banding every

ELEVATION

PALM PLANTING

ELEVATION

ELEVATION

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ELEVATIONELEVATION

PALM PLANTING ON SLOPE

MAX 10' HT. MULTI-TRUNK TREE PLANTING

Horizon Line Horizon Line

1:3 Max.

1:3 Max. 1:3 Max.

species) to prevent girdling.

width, adjust banding every 6 months or as needed (for fast growing

NOTE: May be used on large caliper canopy trees pending slope and rootball

" CALIPER TREE PLANTING ON SLOPE2

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Stake Into Firm, Existing Soil.NOTE:

DETAIL "A"

corrosion and UV resistant.

rated a min. 900 lb. tensile strength, and are

Install bands and couplings that are NOTE:

LANDSCAPE SOIL WORK

DETAIL "B"

(Typical Section)