FDOT_Std_Plan_580-001.pdf
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- Santa Rosa County, Florida
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This document is a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Plan (Index 580-001) for Landscape Installation, specifically detailing tree and palm planting guidelines for various tree and palm sizes, including planting techniques, staking methods, and soil preparation. The standard plan provides comprehensive technical diagrams and instructions for planting trees with caliper measurements ranging from under 2½" to 6", multi-trunk trees up to 10' in height, and palms, with specific guidance for planting on different slope gradients and soil conditions.
The standard plan includes detailed specifications for stake placement, root ball positioning, soil backfill, mulching, water collection rings, and bracing techniques. Key technical requirements include using high-tenacity polyester straps, positioning stakes at specific angles and depths, embedding stakes in undisturbed soil, and ensuring proper tree trunk and root ball placement. The document emphasizes the importance of tree establishment, with notes on stake removal, strap monitoring, and avoiding tree trunk damage during the planting and initial growth phases. The standard plan is designed to provide uniform landscaping installation practices for transportation and infrastructure projects across Florida.
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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
PLANPLAN
WITH UNDERGROUND BRACING
UNDER 4" CALIPER TREE PLANTING" CALIPER TREE PLANTING2
1UNDER 2 " TO 6" 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
PLAN
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
1UNDER 2 " TO 6" CALIPER TREE PLANTING ON SLOPE2
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)
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