Technical Information

Girth: The circumference of the stem measured one metre from ground level.
Note: Only applies to standard trees.
Feathered and multi-stem are measured in height (metres).

Measuring the girth of a standard tree

Girth Type
08-10cm Standard
10-12cm Selected Standard
12-14cm Heavy
14-16cm Extra Heavy
16-18cm Extra Heavy
18-20cm Extra Heavy
20-25cm Semi Mature
25-30cm Semi Mature
30+ cm Semi Mature



Relationship of the Measurements of Trees

Tree Sizes
Girth/cm
Rootball Sizes
Diameter x Depth
WRB /cm
Container Sizes
Diameter x Depth
CG /cm
Weights
Kg
14-16 50x50cm 60x50cm 100
16-18 50x50cm 60x50cm 150
18-20 60x60cm 70x60cm 200
20-25 70x60cm 80x60cm 250
25-30 80x60cm 90x60cm 350
30-35 90x60cm 100x60cm 500
35-40 100x70cm 110x70cm 650
40-45 120x70cm 135x70cm 850
45-50 130x70cm 145x70cm 1100
50-60 140x70cm 160x80cm 1600
60-70 160x80cm 180x80cm 2500
70-80 180x80cm 200x80cm 4000
80-90 200x100cm 225x100cm 5500
90-100 225x100cm 250x100cm 7500
100-120 250x100cm 275x100cm 9500

 

Big rootball on mature tree
4m rootball

We also have smaller containers!


Heavy Standard to Semi-Mature Trees

Clear stems are available from 12/14 cm to 90/100 cm girth, please see below for an example of Quercus palustris in the different sizes from standard through to semi-mature..

Size comparison standard size comparison

Girth: 14-16cm
Rootball: 50cm diameter x 30cm deep
Height of plant: approx 4.0m

 

Girth: 20-25cm
Rootball:80cm diameter x 50cm deep
Height of plant: approx 5.0 - 6.0m

 

size comparison size comparison - semi mature

Girth: 35-40cm
Rootball: 110cm diameter x 70cm deep
Height of plant: approx 7.0 - 8.0m

Girth: 80-90cm
Rootball: 220cm diameter x 100cm deep
Height of plant: approx 10 - 12m

Deepdale Trees - semi-mature trees, shrubs and hedging

“A growing source of excellence”

Deepdale Trees

Deepdale Trees Ltd.,
Tithe Farm, Hatley Road,
Potton, Sandy,
Beds. SG19 2DX.

Tel:  01767 26 26 36
Fax: 01767 26 22 88

Please note:
Visits to the nursery
by appointment only!