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� I <br />C. Root Ball Size Chart - Note: Root ball sizes shall be in accordance with <br />minimum standards set forth in Grades and Standards for Nursery <br />Plants Part II, Palms and Trees, Florida Department of Agriculture. <br />1. LARGE SHRUBS - Minimum Ball Sizes: <br />a. Caliper Minimum Ball Diameter <br />1 " - 1 -1 /2" 16" <br />1 <br />1-1/2" - 1 -3/4" 20" <br />1 -3/4" - 2" 22" <br />2" - 2-1/211 24" <br />2-1/2" - 3-1/2" 26" <br />3-1/211 - 4" 28" <br />4" - 4-1/2" 30" <br />4-1/2" - 5" 32" <br />5" - 5-1/2" 34" <br />* Larger sizes increase proportionately. <br />b. Minimum Ball Depth <br />1) Balls with diameter less than 20" — depth not less than <br />75% of diameter. <br />2) Balls with diameter 20 " -30" — depth not less than 65% <br />of diameter. <br />3) Balls with diameter 30" — 48" — depth not less than <br />60% of diameter, <br />4) Larger size scale down proportionately. <br />2. PALMS - Minimum Ball Sizes: <br />a. Heavy Trunk Types: <br />Caliper 18" Minimum Ball Size <br />above ground (Measurements from <br />Base of Trunk at <br />Ground Level) <br />9 -12" 10" <br />13 -14" 11" <br />15 -16" 12" <br />17 -18" 13" <br />19 -20" 14" <br />21 -24" 15" <br />' b. Slender Trunk Types (Palms): <br />Maximum 2 feet Minimum Ball Size <br />clear trunk wood (Measurements from <br />Base of Trunk at <br />Ground Level) <br />07/03 02481 -3 03- 4138.A <br />