A. Planting: Trees will have a hole excavated for the tree to a depth and diameter that is appropriate for the tree, soil type, and local ground surface conditions. Each tree will be planted with the root flare at grade, securely planted, properly fertilized, and backfilled with excavated soil and mulch as necessary for soil types. The tree will be checked to ensure that it is at grade within two (2) to four (4) weeks after planting and, if necessary, the tree will be adjusted to be at grade level. All planting shall be done during the proper season. No planting shall be done in frozen soil or during unfavorable weather conditions.
B. Care Instructions: Written instructions on the care of the tree will be provided at the time of planting. These care instructions will include, at the minimum, directions on watering and any fertilizing requirements for the species of tree that has been planted. (Ord. 2016-12-30, 12-15-2016)