Sizing Formats

These are general pot sizing standards, and specific nurseries may have variations or additional categories based on their practices and the types of plants they offer.
Format Description Sizing
Bare Root Plants sold with soil removed from roots Specified by height or caliper (e.g., 2-3 ft or 0.5 inch)
Container Plants grown and sold in containers Specified by container size (e.g., 1 gallon, 5 gallon)
Balled and Burlapped Plants with root balls wrapped in burlap Specified by height or caliper, with root ball diameter (e.g., 2-3 ft with 18-inch root ball)
Pot-in-Pot Plants grown in containers placed within larger pots Specified by container size and plant size (e.g., 5 gallon with 3 ft plant)