Plants
Overview
Supply and deliver plant materials described in the following specifications.
3.1 Inspection and Approval
3.1.1 All materials described and specified herein shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Landscape
Architect.
3.1.2 Materials may be inspected by the Landscape Architect at source of supply.
3.1.3 This inspection does not waive the right to reject any material after it has been delivered to the nursery.
3.2 Plant Material
3.2.1 All plants shall be true to name as specified
3.2.2 Substitutions of species or size will be permitted only upon prior approval of the Landscape Architect. Any
such approved substitutions shall be clearly noted on the bid form at the time bids are submitted.
3.2.3 Quality:
a. Plants shall have a habit of growth that is typical for their species and as indicated on the Plant
Schedule.
b. All plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous and free from insect pests, plant diseases and injuries.
c. One sided plants or plants taken from tightly planted nursery rows will be rejected.
d. Pine trees that have been sheared are not acceptable.
e. All plant material shall be of the highest quality.
3.2.4 Size and Form:
a. All plants shall equal or exceed measurements specified in the Plant Schedule, which are minimum
acceptable sizes.
b. Plants shall be measured before pruning with branches in normal position. Height and spread
specified refers to main body of plant and not from tip to tip of branches or roots.
c. Caliper of trees less than four inches (4") shall be taken six inches (6") above ground level.
d. Any specified height of trunk can be obtained by pruning of lower branches after delivery,
providing shape and form of trees are not affected and unsightly scars are not caused. This
operation shall be subject to approval by the Landscape Architect.
3.3 Delivery
3.3.1 All materials specified on the plant list are to be delivered to a location at the University nursery
3.4 Guarantee
3.4.1 Plants shall be alive and in good condition at the time of delivery.
