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u <br />IL <br />Caliper measurements <br />above ground <br />3" 6-1/2" <br />7 " <br />4" <br />5" 7 -1/2" <br />8 " <br />6" <br />7" 8 -1 /2„ <br />8„ 9„ <br />91, 9-1/2" <br />10" <br />10" <br />Clear trunk wood <br />2 -3 feet or more. 36" <br />C. Depth of Ball Minimum Ball Depth <br />1) Up to 2 ft 14" <br />clear wood <br />2) 2 ft or more 22" <br />clear wood <br />d. Cluster Types <br />Minimum ball to <br />exceed 8" beyond <br />outer trunk <br />Depth of Ball Minimum Ball Depth <br />1) 1 -6 ft 22° <br />clear trunk <br />2) 7 ft or more 30" <br />clear trunk <br />e. Roots must be sturdily established in ball that has been <br />tightly wrapped and securely tied with twine or wire, or <br />pinned. <br />f. Burlapping will not be required if the palm is dug from <br />marl or heavy soil that adheres to roots and retains its <br />shape without shattering, provided moistened material is <br />used to cover the ball, the roots are not directly exposed <br />to wind or sun, and the palm is planted within 24 hours <br />after being dug. <br />g. When collected palms are grown on top of rock and are <br />peeled off, the depth of the ball may be less than <br />minimum ball size in chart, but width of ball and volume <br />of roots should be sufficient to ensure normal recovery <br />and continued growth. <br />09/03 02481 -4 03- 4138.A -R <br />