What are the numbers for size on trees?
When I'm looking at apple trees online they have a size number next to them - usually ranging from #5-#10. What does this mean? Is is current height in feet or age?
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Maybe this site is representative of standard sizing?
https://www.cumminsnursery.com/price.htm
About Grades
What does Feathered, 11/16, 9/16, 7/16 and 5/16 mean? This roughly refers to the caliper and therefore size of a tree. Please keep in mind that not all species and varieties are created equal.
Pricing
Total number of trees in order
Feathered
(#1 grade)
11/16
(#2 grade)
9/16
(#3 grade)
7/16
(#4 grade)
5/16
(our smallest grade)