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T2.8 Clear Stem Standards

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Standard trees are defined as ‘‘trees with a substantially upright stem, clean of lateral growths, supporting a branched crown. The crown may have a central leader or branched head, and branching appropriate for species or cultivar, with no main branches crossing in the crown.’’

Standards are specified with reference to four or more of the following:

  • No. of times transplanted

  • Girth @ 1 metre above soil level
  • Clear stem height
  • Root protection
  • Size of container

Additional description as stated by the specifier in agreement with the supplier.

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STANDARD TREE

Standards are available in a range of accepted forms which relates to size: Half, Light, Standard, Selected, Heavy, Extra Heavy. (See Summary of Specification Criteria for typical dimensions). Weeping trees are also available in Standard Form, but in this case, the OVERALL HEIGHT does not apply.