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Forestry Transplants Specification
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Sizes |
Sizes are stated in centimetres from base of whip to top (not including root). Sizes are given as a guide i.e. the whip will average between the sizes stated. For example a 60/90 is between 60-90cm in height. |
1u1 |
1 Year Seedling undercut and grown in situe for a further year |
1u2 |
1 Year seedling undercut and grown in situe for a further 2 years |
1+0 |
1 Year Seedling |
1+1 |
1 Year seedling transplanted for 1 year |
1+2 |
1 Year Seedling transplanted for 2 years |
2+2 |
2 Year seedling transplanted for 2 years |
LD |
LD stands for Low Density planting. Grown further apart, encourages bushy growth. |
Sets |
A pre-cut section of a willow which can be planted directly into the ground. Usually measures at approximately 45cm length. |
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Useful Descriptive Terms |
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| Cell Grown |
Grown in a small but deep pot or cell to produce a deep root system. Can be planted throughout the year. |
| Rootballed |
Tree is dug along with the soil it was grown in. saves root disturbance - always wrapped in biodegradable materials, larger rootballs also have a biodegradable protective wire cage. Rootballs MUST NOT be removed at time of planting as it damages the root system. |
| Whips |
A term for single stem young seedling normally 30 to 40cm in height |
| Line Grown |
Trees are grown very close together in lines which promotes tall straight growth. Economical on land use, it is cheaper than transplanted stock which is given more room to develop. |
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Tree Sizes Explained |
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Generally trees larger than 2.5m in height are measured by their girth. Girth is measured as follows ; Measure up from the base of the tree (above root system at soil level) to a distance of 1 metre. At this 1 metre point, measure around the trunk of the tree. This measurement in centimetres is the girth size of the tree. |
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| Girth Size |
Description |
Overall Height |
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A feathered Tree |
1.75m-2.5m |
| 6-8cm |
Light Standard |
2.5m-2.75m |
| 8-10cm |
Standard |
2.75m-3.0m |
| 10-12cm |
Selected Standard |
3.0m-3.5m |
| 12-14cm |
Heavy Standard |
3.5m-4.25m |
| 14-16cm |
Extra Heavy Standard |
4.25m-5m |
| 16-18cm |
Advanced Nursery Stock |
5m+ |
| 18-20cm / 20-25cm + |
Specimen |
Varied |
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