Plant Size Guide
Use this guide to compare our most common nursery container sizes and choose the right plant for your project.
| Container Size | Approximate Capacity | Common Plant Types | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 0.7–1.1 gallons | Perennials, grasses and young shrubs | Small spaces, borders and mass plantings |
| #2 | 1.4–2.1 gallons | Established perennials and smaller shrubs | Foundation beds and landscape groupings |
| #3 | 2.7–3.2 gallons | Shrubs, evergreens and ornamental grasses | Immediate landscape impact |
| #5 | 3.4–5.4 gallons | Larger shrubs, evergreens and young trees | Established-looking foundation plantings |
| #7 | 5.8–7.7 gallons | Specimen shrubs and larger evergreens | Privacy plantings and focal points |
| #10 | 9–11.5 gallons | Trees, mature shrubs and large evergreens | Larger installations and instant structure |
| #15 | 12–16 gallons | Landscape trees, specimens and mature evergreens | Maximum immediate landscape impact |
| #20 | 17–22 gallons | Large landscape trees, specimen shrubs and mature evergreens | Large installations and substantial immediate impact |
Fabric grow bags are sized by their bag diameter, not by a nursery trade number. Approximate soil capacity and bag dimensions are listed below.
| Fabric Bag Size | Approximate Capacity | Common Plant Types | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10″ | ~3 gallons10″ dia. × 9″ H | Perennials, grasses and young shrubs | Nursery growing and easy-to-move plantings |
| 12″ | ~5 gallons12″ dia. × 10″ H | Shrubs, roses and ornamental grasses | Patios, decks and movable displays |
| 14″ | ~7 gallons14″ dia. × 12″ H | Larger shrubs and dwarf evergreens | Specimen shrubs and screening |
| 16″ | ~10 gallons16″ dia. × 12″ H | Small trees, hydrangeas and mature shrubs | Fruit trees and larger container plantings |
| 20″ | ~20 gallons20″ dia. × 14″ H | Trees and large specimen shrubs | Bigger trees and long-term above-ground growing |
| 24″ | ~30 gallons24″ dia. × 15″ H | Large caliper and multi-stem trees | Large specimens and permanent fabric-bag planting |
Please note: Nursery container numbers are industry trade sizes and do not always equal exact liquid-gallon measurements. Fabric bag (AGFB) sizes are measured by bag diameter. Container shape, dimensions and plant size may vary.
