Pot sizes for trees and plants
Understanding the system
Grow your own fruit and vegetables
There are loads of different sizes of pots available to purchase plants in. Pot sizes are usually described in litres. There can be a huge difference in prices of plants in each pot size so it is worth considering what you actually want from your plant before you buy. If you are looking for instant impact, you might choose a larger more expensive plant (and you might choose to wait for the bare root season) but if you are buying perennials, it is always worth buying small as these grow quickly and the extra size is not always worth the extra money. Read more »
Posted 12/8/2008
9cm or 1 litre Pots
Apartment Gardening
Small in size, this is the best size to buy most perennials. If planted in the spring growing season, they will overtake the maturity and size of a 2 litre plant within only a couple of months. Smaller plants tend to establish better, as they put on strong roots - and they tend to be 1/3 cheaper! 9cm plants are not always available in garden centres, but they are worth buying if you find them. Read more »
Posted 24/9/2008
2 Litre Pots
Plants for your garden
The most popular size of pot in which plants are sold, the majority of plants sold by garden centres will be in 2 litre pots. Plants will be relatively small in size but 2 litre perennials will be big enough to make a descent display when planted in the garden. A 2 litre plant will come in a pot 165mm diameter x 132mm depth Read more »
Posted 9/9/2008
4 litre Pots
Apartment Gardening
Hellebores and Roses are often available in a 4 litre pot size. 4 litre pots can have the same top diameter as 2 litre pots, whilst being thinner and longer to allow for more mature rooting systems. Read more »
Posted 24/9/2008
10 litre Pots
Apartment Gardening
Perennial Plants sold in 10 Litre pot sizes are often described as 'specimen plants'. Small trees and shrubs are also sold in 10L containers. A 10L plant will come in a pot with dimensions of 280mm diameter x 225mm depth. Read more »
Posted 24/9/2008
30 and 60 litre Pots
Apartment Gardening
Larger shrubs and trees are available in 30 litre and 60 litre pot sizes. The dimensions of a 30L pot are diameter 400mm, depth 330mm. The dimensions of a 60L pot are diameter 550mm, depth 380mm . Read more »
Posted 24/9/2008
90 litre Pots
Apartment Gardening
Mature trees and shrubs are available in 90L pot size or larger. These tend to be the most expensive specimens and can make a real impact in a new garden. Once planted, trees and shrubs of this size will look as if they have been there for years. The pot itself measures and will require several people to lift! The dimensions of a 90L pot are diameter 600mm, depth 480mm Read more »
Posted 24/9/2008
