Root
Pruning
Only root prune to a depth
that is required per development to a maximum of 24".
Root prune prior to the removal of soil (lowering of
grade) and backfill/cover aU
newly cut roots.
CUT ROOTS CLEANLY AT 90'. IF
TEARIN(; OCCURS, CUT JUST
BEYOND BEGINNING OF TEAR.
BACKFILLALL CUT ROOTS
IMMEDIA TEL YI
IF ROOT PRUNING IS NECESSARY DUE
TO UTILITIES, BUILDING A
FOUNDATION, RETAINING WALLS,
ETC., USE A SHARP NEW TRENCHER
BLADE OR E9UIVALENT FOR A CLEAN
cur.
DISTANCE FROM TRUNK
LESS THAN ROOT
PROTECTION ZONE
.
~
If disturbance line comes
within the root protection
zone, then root pruning is
preferred.