Root Ball Sizes & Trailer Loads

Minimum root ball sizes for our field-grown B&B trees, with approximate weights and how many fit on a 48' flatbed. Heavier and specimen plants are often dug with larger balls.

Caliper	Ball Size	Approx. Weight	Per 48' Flatbed
1.5"	22"	240 lb	95–110
2"	24"	280 lb	90–100
2.5"	28"	520 lb	70–75
3"	32"	690 lb	50–55
3.5"	38"	1,050 lb	40–46
4"	42"	1,350 lb	25–30
4.5"	48"	2,000 lb	16–20
5"	54"	3,000 lb	8–20
6"	60"	5,000 lb	7–10
7"	70"	5,800 lb	5–7
8"	80"	7,300 lb	3–5

Deciduous Trees

Height	Ball Size	Approx. Weight	Per 48' Flatbed
5–6'	20"	200 lb	100–120
6–7'	22"	240 lb	95–110
7–8'	24"	280 lb	90–100
8–9'	27"	450 lb	75–80
9–10'	30"	600 lb	60–65
10–12'	34"	750 lb	50–55
12–14'	38"	1,050 lb	40–46
14–16'	42"	1,350 lb	25–30
16–18'	46"	1,750 lb	18–22
18–20'	50"	2,300 lb	15–17

Evergreens

Ball sizes are minimums. Weights are approximate and vary with soil type and moisture. Load counts are for a 48' flatbed; on larger trees, the number per load depends on the size of the head as well as the ball.

Call (908) 479-6304 or email plants@rivervalleynursery.com for current pricing and availability.