A useful BOQ describes the result, not only the height
Two Ficus trees at the same height can have very different crown proportion, trunk expression, aerial roots and installation requirements. A project-ready BOQ makes those differences measurable.
Core specification fields
- Botanical name and accepted substitution rules
- Form and intended visual character
- Height range, crown spread and clear trunk
- Trunk girth measurement method
- Aerial-root preference
- Root-ball or container dimensions
- Quantity, grouping and uniformity tolerance
Add evidence and acceptance rules
State which photographs, video angles and measurements are required, how individual trees will be identified, and when approval becomes final. Define what may change during preparation and what requires buyer consent.
Connect the BOQ to site reality
Include access, crane or lifting constraints, planting-pit dimensions, irrigation readiness and required delivery sequence. These details prevent the specification from selecting trees that the site cannot receive.
Use one comparison sheet
Normalize units and terminology across nursery options. A single comparison format makes price, form, dimensions, evidence and logistics visible to the same decision team.