Branches. i. All branches shall be less than 1/2 to 2/3 the diameter of the central leader, measured one inch above the branch, be free of included bark (unless characteristics of the species, i.e. Zelkova spp. and some Ulmus spp.), and be more‐or‐less radially distributed around the trunk. Trunk to branch ratio ii. Trees shall not have dead, diseased, broken, distorted or otherwise injured branches. Temporary branches, unless otherwise specified, should be present along the lower trunk below the lowest main scaffolding branches with a clear trunk being no more than 40% of the tree. A. B. Temporary branches in a young tree. The image on the left (A) is more desirable.
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Sources: Price Agreement for Tree Procurement, Planting, and Maintenance Services, Price Agreement, Price Agreement