Tree Specifications

Standard Guide For Container Grown Trees
General 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
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
15 Gal
6' - 8'
2 1/2' - 3'
30 Gal
8' - 10'
4' - 5'
45 Gal
10' - 12'
5'
60 Gal
12' - 14'
6'+

*It is recommended that measurements for caliper be made 6" from top of container.