07/0604 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 142007.604

Materials: The Contractor shall conform to the following specification. All measurements
shall be verified by the Superintendent prior to delivery and installation.

Identification of Trees: All trees shall be true to species and/or approved cultivars. The _
contractor shall label each specimen with both species nomenclature and a code
number for reference. Labels shall be water resistant, secured to the tree and capable
of lasting the term of the Contract.

1.15.5 STAKE AND TIES

 

Requirement: Container Trees
Provide hardwood stakes that are straight, free from knots or twists, pointed at one end.

Drive stakes into the ground at least one third of their tength, avoiding damage to the
root system.

1.15.6 STAKE SIZES

 

For plants > 2.5 m high: Three 50 x 50 x 2400 mm stakes per plant.
For plants 1 - 2.5 m high: Two 50 x 50 x 2400 mm stakes per plant. |
For plants < 1 m high: One 38 x 38 x 1200 mm stake per plant.
1.15.7 TIES

 

Provide ties fixed securely to the stakes, one tie at half the height of the main stem,
others as necessary to stabilise the plant.

1.15.8 TIE TYPES

 

For plants < 2.5 m high: 50 mm hessian webbing installed in a figure of eight pattern and
stapled to the stake.

 

 

16 -MULCH

 

 

 

Mulch is to be free of deleterious and extraneous matter such as soil weeds and sticks.
Use organic mulches, which are free of stones. All organic mulches shall be weathered
for a minimum of 12 weeks prior to delivery and spreading on-site.

Spread mulches evenly to 100mm depth or as otherwise noted on the Drawings. Finish
25mm below surrounding finished levels or as detailed. Grade the finished surface
evenly between design surface levels.

Place mulch clear of plant stems, and rake to an even surface flush with the surrounding
finished levels. Spread and roll mulch so that after settling, or after rolling, it is smooth
and evenly graded between design surface levels sloped towards the base of plant
stems in plantation beds, and not closer to the stem. To surrounds of plants planted in
riplines and grass areas, provide mulch to 750 mm diameter.

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