Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful bidder shall: A. Furnish and install all exterior tree planting as noted on the provided lists (attachment A) in accordance with the requirements of this bid document. B. Complete installation within 90 days from date of award. C. Remove and discard any existing plant material not required for this landscape project. Trees A. Trees shall be true to species and variety specified and nursery-grown in accordance with good horticultural practices under climatic conditions similar to those in the locality of the project for at least two years. They shall have been freshly dug (during the most recent favorable harvest season). B. All tree names and descriptions shall be as defined in Hortus Third. C. All trees shall be grown and harvested in accordance with the American Standard for Nursery Stock. Unless approved by the City’s landscape architect, trees shall have been grown at a latitude of no more than 200 miles north or south of the latitude of the project unless the provenance of the tree can be documented to be compatible with the latitude and cold hardiness zone of the planting location. D. Unless specifically noted, all trees shall be of specimen quality, exceptionally heavy, symmetrical, and so trained or favored in development and appearance as to be unquestionably and outstandingly superior in form, compactness, and symmetry. They shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, well branched, and densely foliated when in leaf; free of disease and insects, eggs, or larvae; and shall have healthy, well-developed root systems. They shall be free from physical damage or other conditions that would prevent vigorous growth. E. Trees with multiple leaders, unless specified, will be rejected. Trees with a damaged or crooked leader, bark abrasions, sunscald, disfiguring knots, insect damage, or cuts of limbs over 20mm (3/4 inch) in diameter that are not completely closed will be rejected. For palms the top tier of fronds shall be retained and tied together for transport. Fronds shall not be cut back. F. Trees shall conform to the measurements specified, except that trees larger than those specified may be used if approved by the City’s landscape architect. Use of larger trees shall not increase the contract price. If larger trees are approved, the root ball shall be increased in proportion to the size of the tree.