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) |