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The following terms are used to describe different sizes of trees:

Transplant

This is a young tree of the smallest size available and is between 0 and 40cm tall.

Whip

This is a single stemmed tree between 40 and 120cm tall and is one of the most common sizes used.

Feathered

This has a single main stem with many side twigs. Many sizes are available but are most commonly between 120 and 270cm tall. Some trees at the lower end of this size range may be described as whips or feathered trees.

Standard

These have branchless stems and well defined crowns, achieved through pruning by the nursery. Many sizes are available with size generally being defined by stem girth rather than height. The main types of standard tree are generally defined as follows:

Name Girth Height

Light standard 6-8cm 2.5-2.75m

Standard 8-10cm 2.75-3m

Select standard 10-12cm 3-3.6m

Heavy standard 12-14cm 3.6-4.25m

Extra heavy standard 14-16cm 4.25-6m
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