Understand nursery pot sizes and what they mean when choosing your plants

Why Container Size Matters

Container size is one of the best indicators of:

• Current plant height and canopy width

• Root development

• How fast the plant will establish after planting

• How soon you can expect fruiting or screening results

Common Nursery Sizes (Used in Northern California)

1 Gallon (1G)

• Young starter plants

• Best for mass plantings or budget-friendly projects

• Establishes quickly but requires more initial watering

5 Gallon (5G)

• Small shrubs, medium perennials, young trees

• Good balance between price and size

• Suitable for new landscapes needing growth over time

7 Gallon (7G) / 10 Gallon (10G)

• Faster impact than 5G

• Great for hedges, citrus, and ornamental shrubs

• Stronger root systems with quicker establishment

15 Gallon (15G)

• Most common size for landscape trees in the Bay Area

• Immediate visual presence

• Typically 4–7 ft tall depending on species

24” Box

• Mature, more developed trees

• Often 6–10 ft tall

• Instant shade or privacy impact

36” Box & Larger

• Specimen trees

• Used in premium residential and commercial landscapes

• Requires equipment for delivery and installation

What Size Should You Choose?

• For privacy hedges: 15G or 24” box for immediate screening

• For fruit trees: 5G, 7G, 15G all work depending on budget and timeline

• For ornamentals: 5G for gradual growth, 15G for instant effect

5 Gallon – Easy to carry, great for patios
15 Gallon – Fuller tree, quicker fruiting
24 Gallon – Instant landscape impact

（*不包含植物高度）

（*每种树高度和状态都不同，根据实际品种照片为主）