Tree Specifications
Standard Guide For Container Grown TreesGeneral Specifications for Shade and Ornamental Trees
Container |
Caliper |
Height |
Spread |
Branch Height |
15 Gal |
1 1/4" - 1 1/2" |
6' - 8' |
2 1/2' - 3' |
3' - 4' |
30 Gal |
2" - 2 1/2" |
8' - 10' |
4' - 5' |
4' - 5' |
45 Gal |
2 1/2" - 3" |
10' - 12' |
5' - 6' |
5'+ |
65 Gal |
3" - 3 1/2" |
12' - 14' |
6' - 7' |
5'+ |
90 Gal |
4" - 4 1/2" |
14' - 16' |
7' - 8' |
5'+ |
Flowering Ornamentals |
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15 Gal |
1" - 1 1/4" |
5' - 7' |
3' - 4' |
3' - 4' |
30 Gal |
1 1/2" - 2" |
6' - 8' |
4' - 5' |
4' - 5' |
45 Gal |
2-2 1/2" |
8'+ |
5"+ |
4'-5' |
| Clump or Multi-trunk 3 to 5 Cane |
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15 Gal |
6' - 8' |
2 1/2' - 3' |
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30 Gal |
8' - 10' |
4' - 5' |
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45 Gal |
10' - 12' |
5' |
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60 Gal |
12' - 14' |
6'+ |
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*It is recommended that measurements for caliper be made 6" from top of container.