All tree and shrub stock shall conform to container size and type, caliper and/or height requirements specified in the Contract Price Proposal of the contract/proposal form. Plants shall conform to the most recent version of the American Standard for Nursery Stock ANSI Z60.1 (American Nursery and Landscape Association, Washington D.C.) when not superseded by specifications herein. Any deviations must be approved prior to shipment in writing from Owner. All stock shall conform to the growing methods described in the bid documents, depending on what size and type is requested. Refer to the Whitcomb System for more information (www.rootmaker.com). *To ensure that all material is grown in the required container and methodology, all material shall be delivered in the pots that plants are grown within, i.e. vendors shall not transfer plants to other containers prior to delivery. * Tree and shrub stock shall be of a size and structure as considered reasonable and normal for that particular size or caliper designation.
