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MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES - Page Three
PARKWAY TREE PLANTING
A. All pits shall be dug with bottoms level, the width equal to two times
the diameter of the ball, and the bottom two times the depth of the
container from which the tree is planted.
B. Pits shall be backfilled with a thoroughly mixed "prepared soil" to the
bottom of the tree ball. When planting tablets are required, they shall
be placed after placing the tree ball in the pit. Five (21 gram) plant-
ing tablets shall be evenly spaced around perimeter of pit on top of
prepared soil.
Note: Where land developers are required to provide soil analysis, the
prepared soil backfill shall be based on test results.
C. When soil analysis is not a requirement, "prepared soil" mix for backfill
of the pits for 15- gallon trees shall consist of the following as supplied
by American Landscape Supply Co. (or approved equal):
a) 60% Fine Sand 028 conrock or equal)
b) 40% Nitrolized Fir Sawdust
c) 10# Agricultural Gypsum/ cu. yrd. of mix
d) 2# Iron 9blphate/ cu. yrd. of mix
e) 5 21 gram planting tablets per plant pit
Note: (1) Nitrolized Fir Sawdust shall have a minimum
nitrogen content of .7 %.
2) Planting tablets shall be a commercial fertilizer
in tablet form yielding 20% nitrogen, 10% phosphorus
and 5% potash. The tablet shall be compressed and
yield a slow release of nutrient over a 12 -month
period.
D. Set plants in cebter of pit, in vertical position, so that crown of
ball will be level with finish grade after allowing for watering and
settling and shall bear the same relationship to finish grade that it
did to soil surface in original place of growth.
E. Prepare a depressed water basin capable of holding 10 gallons of water.
Water shall be applied in that quantity at time of planting.
F. If houses and not occupied, trees shall be watered one week later.
Thereafter, watering shall be done at one week intervals by the
developer for a period of one year or until homes are occupied.
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MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES - Page Four •
PARKWAY TREE PLANTING (continued)
G. Each tree must be properly supported by two Lodgepole pine stakes or
other material approved by the City. Stakes shall be a minimum of
eight feet in length. Stake all trees at time of planting by placing
stake in prepared hole and driving stake a minimum of 30 inches into
soil.
H. All trees shall be secured to stakes with a steel twist brace, as
manufactured by V.I.T. Co., Model 22 1p (or approved equal).
1. 8 penny dup x nails shall be used to secure the brace to
the stakes wo per side.
I. Root barrier may be\ installed if the City feels it is needed.
GUARANTEES
A. 15- gallon tree shall be *aranteed as to growth and health for a period
of ninety (90) days afte final acceptance by the City.
B. Trees that fail to grow or` \qre injured or damaged during planting opera-
tions shall be replaced witthtn 15 days after notification. Replacement
material shall be guaranteed his specified as original guaranteed material.
ESTABLISHED PARKWAYS `e
APPLICANT MUST:
1. Apply either in person or by telephone for City approval of
parkway tree planting plan. Contact the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation office, 640 -2271, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport
Beach.
2. Deposit with the Park Division in advance the required fee
for each tree to be installed. The minimum fee for a 15- gallon
residential or commercial tree is $37.50 installed. An addi-
tional charge of $25.00 will be applied to any installation
requiring concrete cutting. The difference between the fee
and the actual cost of installation is borne by the City of
Newport Beach in the interest of civic beautification.
3. Accept responsibility for watering and fertilizing new trees.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH WILL:
1. Approve type, location and spacing of tree planting proposed. •
2. Furnish, install, stake and initially fertilize new tree.
3. Prune and spray tree as required.
Adopted - November 22, 1982