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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

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