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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 300 Shrubs and shrub beds; ground cover plantings 301 Pruning - Thinning, shaping, removing dead material (a)Shrubs shall be pruned as necessary throughout the year to encourage healthy, natural growth patterns for each specific variety and to maintain healthy appearance, maintain intended design, function and appearance. Pruning shall include thinning, shaping, and removing dead or diseased branches. i.Technique of ‘feathering’ back shall be used to allow for a more natural appearance. ii.Removal of dead, broken or diseased branches (b)Landscape shrubs shall be trimmed and contained in their intended spaces and shall be pruned to maintain a natural looking appearance and not be sheared, balled or boxed. (c)For flowering shrubs, including roses, dead blossoms still attached shall be removed. Shrubs which may restrict visibility, such as those adjacent to left hand turn lanes or those within 100 feet of any intersection shall be kept within the height range of 12-24 inches as measured from the street level. (d)Different species and types of shrubs should not be allowed to grow together, and Contractor should consult with the City regarding selective removal of mature plants in order to let remaining plants grow. Suckers/volunteer intruders shall not be allowed to grow within the established shrubs. (e)Existing ivy growth in shrubs shall be removed and shall be kept trimmed back from shrubs/trees. (f)Ground cover plantings shall be trimmed as necessary to maintain an area free of plant growth surrounding trees, shrubs. Trimmed to maintain a seperation between different species and shall not be allowed to grow together or become entwined. Ground cover plantings with a trailing growth habit shall be edged and kept within the planting areas or inside the sidewalk and curb. (g)All shrubs shall be pruned back to clear all roadways, buildings, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Shrubs shall not block signs, utilities, utility meters or any other facilities located within the work areas. Ground cover shall not be permitted to grow onto sidewalks, walkways, turf areas or curbs. (h)The City requires “Bay Friendly” hand pruning/thinning to thin shrubs, reduce the frequency of pruning and reduce the use of power tools at the San Leandro Senior Center location. If any bioswales are added to the contract, “Bay Friendly” practices will be required. (i)All pruning shall be done according to the accepted practices and standards as outlined by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards. Exhibit A Page 28 of 55 DocuSign Envelope ID: DEF5307A-6F44-4C74-86C2-5E2B3E67B647