Tree Canopy Cross-Braces 1"-3" From Trunk Straps

Tree Canopy
Tree Canopy
Tree Canopy
Cross-Braces
1"-3" From Trunk
Straps
Straps
Anchors
Anchors
Wood Stakes
Flexible Guying Material
Rootball
Rootball
Rootball
Tree Trunk
Tree Trunk
Tree Trunk
Top Of Wood
Stakes And
Straps Positioned
Straps Positioned
Between
1
2
To
Between
2
3
Straps Securely
1
2
To
2
3
Of Tree Height
Fastened To Wood Stakes
Of Tree Height
Safety Flags
Straps Securely
Two 2x4 Wood Cross-Braces
Fastened To Tree
(Length Not To Exceed
Rootball Diameter) Placed
Safety Flags
Wood Stakes
Strapping
Spaced At 180° Apart
3
4"
Over Rootball On Each Side
Wire Cinch Buckle Tensioned
of Trunk, 1"-3" From Trunk
With Mechanical Tensioner)
Straps Securely
Fastened To Anchors
Anchors
Soil Ring For Water Collection
High Tenacity 2,400 lb
3
Woven 4"
Mulch
Polyester Straps
Spaced At 120°Apart
Existing Soil
2' Minimum
Depth
Anchors (4 - Min. 500 lb Rated
Mulch
Anchors) Anchors Installed At
Soil Ring For Water Collection
1
2x
1x
3' - 5' Depth Into Undisturbed
Existing Soil
Mulch
Existing Soil Backfill
Soil Ring For Water Collection
1
2x
2x
1x
Soil With Strap At 45° Angle
1
2x
Existing Soil
Planting Pit 2 Times
1x
Existing Soil Backfill
Existing Soil Backfill
2x
2x
Width Of Rootball
Planting Pit 2 Times
Planting Pit 2 Times
Width Of Rootball
Width Of Rootball
1" - 3 1/2 " CALIPER TREE PLANTING
4" AND LARGER CALIPER TREE PLANTING
1" - 312" CALIPER TREE PLANTING
WITH UNDERGROUND BRACING
GENERAL NOTES:
1. All dimensions 6" and less are exaggerated for illustrative purposes only.
7. Straps shall be minimum 1" wide nylon or polypropylene. All wood stakes or anchors shall be located beyond the edge of soil ring
and located below finished grade, unless otherwise specified.
2. Plant containers shall be removed prior to planting. If plants are not container grown, remove a minimum of the top
1
3
of burlap,
8. Sabal Palms may be hurricane cut. All other palms must have fronds tied with biodegradable twine. Palm trunks shall have no burn
fabric, or wire mesh. Never lift or handle the tree by the trunk.
marks, scars, or sanding.
3. The uppermost root on all trees shall be covered by less than 1" of soil. Use hand tools to carefully remove all excess soil. The
top of root ball shall be set 1"-2" above finish grade and set plumb to the horizon. If planting pit is too deep, remove the tree
9. All dimensions provided for wood materials are nominal.
and firmly pack additional soil in the bottom of the planting pit to raise the rootball. After positioning the tree in the planting pit,
10. When a permanent, subsurface, or drip irrigation system is provided, a soil ring is not required. Mulch to edge of planting pit.
slice through rootballs with 3 or 4 vertical slices (top to bottom) equally distributed around the tree.
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4. Backfill shall be loosened existing soil. Remove rocks, sticks, or other deleterious material greater than 1" in any direction prior
11. Alternate tree bracing and guying systems approved by the Engineer may be used in lieu of the tree bracing and guying methods
to backfilling. Water and tamp to remove air pockets. If existing soils contain excessive sand, clay, or other material not conducive
detailed on the Index. Alternate tree protection systems approved by the Engineer may be used in lieu of the tree protection
to proper plant growth, contact Engineer prior to planting.
barricade detailed on the index.
5. Soil rings shall be constructed of existing soil at the outer edge of the planting pit, with a height of 3" and gently sloping sides.
12. Remove aboveground guying systems at the end of the establishment period.
6. Mulch shall be a 3" deep layer placed to the edge of the trunk flare, around the base of shrub, or solidly around groundcover.
Never pile mulch against the tree trunk.
LAST
REVISION
07/01/07
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Do not pile soil on top of rootball.
DESCRIPTION:
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FY 2016-17
DESIGN STANDARDS
LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION
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Tree Canopy
Rootball
See Wood
See Wood Batten Detail
Minimum Of Three Wood Braces
Strap
Spaced at 120° Apart with
Batten Detail
2 x 4 Wood Braces (Minimum
Optional Fourth Wood Brace.
Safety Flags
Spaced At 120° Apart. Saw
to Allow for Flush Connection
See Wood
Cut Ends At Proper Angle
Staking Detail
To Allow For Flush
to Wood Batten. Nail Braces
Optional Fourth Wood Brace.
Securely to Wood Batten.
Of Trunk
1
3
To Wood Batten
Is Used, Spaced At 90° Apart.
1
:2
1:
3
1:
4
1 :6
1
3
Of Trunk
Nail Wood Braces Securely
H eight M inim um
If Optional Fourth Wood Brace
Connection To Wood Batten.
Wood Stakes
Saw Cut Ends at Proper Angle
Safety Flags
H eight M inim um
Of Three Wood Braces)
Tree Trunk
Top Of Wood
Straps Securely
Stakes And
Fastened To Tree
Straps Positioned
Horizon Line
See Wood
Between
1
2
To
Straps Securely
1
3
Fastened To Wood Stakes
Of Tree Height
Safety Flags
Staking Detail
30" Minimum
Mulch
Depth Of
Three Wood Stakes
Wood Stake
Soil Ring For
Spaced At 120° Apart
Water Collection
Soil Ring For
Mulch
Water Collection
1
2x
Soil Ring For
1x
Mulch
Existing Soil Backfill
Existing Soil
Water Collection
Existing Soil Backfill
6"
2x
1x
6"
Planting Pit 1 Times Width
Planting Pit 2 Times
Existing Soil
Of Rootball Plus 6" On Both Sides
Width Of Rootball
2' Minimum Depth
Of Wood Stake
NOTES: Slope Provided As Rise:Run. For All Other Palms, Use
NOTE: For All Other Palms, Use Detail Provided
Detail Provided By Landscape Architect In Contract Plans.
By Landscape Architect In Contract Plans.
CABBAGE PALM PLANTING
CABBAGE PALM PLANTING ON SLOPE
FOR UP TO 24' CLEAR TRUNK
FOR UP TO 24' CLEAR TRUNK
1
2x
Existing Soil Backfill
1x
Existing Soil
2x
Planting Pit 2 Times
Width Of Rootball
MULTI-TRUNK TREE PLANTING
Burlap Layers (Five)
Trunk
Straps Securely
Fastened To Tree
Bands Or Straps
Straps Securely
2 x 4 x 12
Nails
Wood Batten
Straps Positioned
Between
"
4
2 x 4 Wood Brace
1
3
1
2
Fastened To Tree
To
Top Of Wood
Of Tree Height
Stakes And
Straps Positioned
Between
Safety Flags
Soil Ring For
1
3
1
2
Strapping Securely
To
Fastened To Wood Stakes
Of Tree Height
Safety Flags
Water Collection
Strap
Two Wood Stakes
Mulch
WOOD BATTEN DETAIL
1
:2
1:
3
1:
4
1 :6
2 x 4 Wood Brace
Spaced At 180° Apart
Strap Securely Fastened
To Earth Anchor
Anchors Spaced At
Horizon Line
1
:2
1:
3
1:
4
1 :6
Soil Ring For
Water Collection
Mulch
Horizon Line
120° Apart
2' Minimum Depth
Of Wood Stake
With Boards Positioned
2 x 4 Wood Stake
Face To Face, Nail Brace
6"
Securely To Wood Stake
Below Finished Grade
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Existing Soil
NOTE: Stake Into Firm, Existing Soil.
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REVISION
07/01/07
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WOOD STAKING DETAIL
1x
6"
Existing Soil Backfill
Existing Soil
Planting Pit 1 Times Width
6"
1x
6"
Existing Soil Backfill
Existing Soil
Planting Pit 1 Times Width
Of Rootball Plus 6" On Both Sides
Of Rootball Plus 6" On Both Sides
NOTE: Slope Provided As Rise:Run.
NOTE: Slope Provided As Rise:Run.
4" AND LARGER CALIPER TREE PLANTING ON SLOPE
1" - 3 1/2 " CALIPER TREE PLANTING ON SLOPE
DESCRIPTION:
INDEX
FY 2016-17
DESIGN STANDARDS
LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION
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Wood 2 x 4 Posts
Wood 1 x 4 Stringers. Nail Wood
Stringers Securely To Wood Posts.
Tree Trunk
1
:2
1:
3
1 :4
1 :6
Mulch
Mulch
Soil Ring For
Water Collection
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Existing Soil
* Dimension Varies
Existing Soil Backfill
1
2x
Existing Soil Backfill
1x
1
2x
Per Critical
Protection Zone
1x
2x
2x
Planting Pit 2 Times
Planting Pit 2 Times
Width Of Rootball
Width Of Rootball
NOTE:
Existing Soil
NOTE: Slope Provided As Rise:Run.
For Groups Of Trees, Place Barricades
GROUND COVER/SHRUB PLANTING
Between Trees And Construction Activity.
GROUND COVER/SHRUB PLANTING ON SLOPE
* Dimension Varies
Per Critical
Protection Zone
Shrub Or Ground Cover Planting
Bedline Or Edge Of Sidewalk
Maximum Mature Maintained
Safety - Orange Nylon Or
Polypropylene Type Fence
Spread Of Plants
Spacing Per Plans
Securely Affix Fence To
Stringer With Staples Or Nails
1 x 4 Minimum Stringer
Spacing Per Plans
2 x 4 Minimum Posts
4' Minimum Height
12' Maximum Spacing
GROUND COVER/SHRUB LAYOUT DETAIL
2' Minimum Depth
Existing Undisturbed Soil
NOTES: Critical Protection Zone: The Area Surrounding A Tree Within A
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Circle Described By A Radius Of One Foot For Each Inch Of The
Tree Trunk Diameter At 54" Above Finished Grade. For Groups Of
Trees, Place Barricades Between Trees And Construction Activity.
*
Tree Protection Barricades Shall Be Located To Protect A
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Minimum Of 75% Of The Critical Protection Zone.
LAST
REVISION
07/01/07
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TREE PROTECTION BARRICADE
DESCRIPTION:
INDEX
FY 2016-17
DESIGN STANDARDS
LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION
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