Project Name
Project Number
UEPH Complex
Statement of Work
26 November 2001
primary stems as recommended by the agency having jurisdiction. An acceptable plant shall be
well shaped with sufficient well-spaced side branches recognized by the trade as typical for the
variety grown in the region.
3-11.1.1.3
Coniferous Evergreen. Provide the height-to-spread ratio as recommended by the
agency having jurisdiction. Trees shall not be "poled" or the leader removed. An acceptable plant
shall be exceptionally heavy, well shaped and trimmed to form a symmetrical and tightly knit plant.
The form of growth desired shall be as indicated.
3-11.1.1.4
Broadleaf Evergreen. Provide the ratio of height-to-spread as recommended by the
agency having jurisdiction. An acceptable plant shall be well shaped and recognized by the trade
as typical for the variety grown in the region.
3-11.1.1.5
Ground Cover. Plants shall be provided with the minimum number of runners and
length of runner as recommended by the agency having jurisdiction. Plants shall be furnished that
have heavy, well developed, and balanced top with vigorous well developed root system, and shall
be furnished in containers.
3-11.1.2 Measurement. Plant measurements shall be in accordance with the agency having
jurisdiction.
3-11.1.3 Percolation Test. Test for percolation shall be done to determine positive drainage of
plant pits and beds. All soil and drainage conditions detrimental to the growth of plant material shall
be identified and a proposal correcting the conditions shall be submitted.
3-11.1.4 Soil Test. A soil test shall be performed for pH, chemical analysis, and mechanical
analysis to establish the quantities and type of soil amendments required to meet local growing
conditions for the type and variety of plant material specified.
3-11.1.5 Installation. Verify the location of underground utilities. When obstructions below
ground or poor drainage affect the planting operation, proposed adjustments to plant location, type
of plant, and planting method or drainage correction shall be submitted. The plant material shall be
installed during appropriate planting times and conditions recommended by the trade for the type
and variety of plant material specified. Plant pits shall be excavated and backfilled as
recommended by the agency having jurisdiction. The planting operation shall be performed only
during periods when beneficial results can be obtained. When special conditions warrant a
variance to the planting operations, proposed planting times should be submitted.
3-11.1.6 Pruning. The total amount of foliage shall be pruned by one-fourth to one-third on
installed trees and shrubs to compensate for loss of roots and transplanting shock. The typical
growth habit of individual plants shall be retained. Trees shall not be poled or the leader removed,
nor shall the leader be pruned or "topped off."
3-11.1.7 Maintenance During Planting Operation. Installed plants shall be maintained in a
healthy growing condition. Maintenance operations shall begin immediately after each plant is
installed and shall continue until the plant establishment period commences.
3-11.1.8 Plant Establishment Period. On completion of the last day of the planting operation,
the plant establishment period for maintaining installed plants in a healthy growing condition shall
commence and shall be in effect for the remaining contract time period not to exceed 12 months.
When the planting operation extends over more than one season or there is a variance to the
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