Acorn Farms - Ball Sizing Information

THE POTTING SHED'S
HELPFUL GROWING TIPS

General Information on Ball Sizing and Weight

The following can be used as a guide in estimating ball sizing for trees and shrubs. Actual ball diameters may vary slightly from this guide depending on the plant, season and soil conditions.

SHADE TREES

Caliper

1 1/2 to 2"
2 to 2 1/2"
2 1/2 to 3"
3 to 3 1/2"
3 1/2 to 4"
4 to 4 1/2"
4 1/2 to 5"
5 to 5 1/2"
5 1/2 to 6"
6 to 7"

Ball Diameter

22-24"
24-28"
28-32"
32-36"
36-40"
42-48"
48-52"
54-60"
60"
70"

UPRIGHT EVERGREENS

Height

18 to 24"
2 to 3'
3 to 4'
4 to 5'
5 to 6'
6 to 7'
7 to 8'
8 to 10'
10 to 12'
12 to 14'

Ball Diameter

10-12"
12-14"
14-16"
16-18"
20-24"
22-28"
28-32"
28-36"
32-40"
40-48"

MULTI-STEM TREES
AND SHRUBS

Height

2 to 3'
3 to 4'
4 to 5'
5 to 6'
6 to 7'
7 to 8'
8 to 10'
10 to 12'
12 to 14'

Ball Diameter

12-14"
14-16"
16-18"
18-20"
20-24"
24-28"
24-32"
28-36"
32-40"

SPREADING, GLOBE AND DWARF EVERGREENS
Spread 18 to 24" 2 to 2 1/2' 2 1/2' to 3' 3 to 3 1/2' 3 1/2' to 4' 4 to 5'	Ball Diameter 10-12" 12-14" 14-16" 18-22" 20-24" 24-28"

The following ball weights may vary significantly depending on soil moisture. The number of plants per trailer may differ based on variety.

Approximate Ball Diameter	Approximate Weight	Approximate Quantity per Trailer
12"	45 lbs.	650
14"	70 lbs.	500
16"	100 lbs.	400
18"	150 lbs.	280
20"	200 lbs.	190
22"	250 lbs.	160
24"	300 lbs.	125
28"	550 lbs.	85-90
32"	700 lbs.	60
36"	1000 lbs.	40
40"	1500 lbs.	30
44"	2000 lbs.	20
48"	2500 lbs.	18

Container Size	Approximate Quantity per decked Trailer
#2	2000-2500
#3	1300-1600
#5	700-800
#7	500-550