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Caliper

Trunk diameter used to size stock and estimate establishment time, measured 6 in up on small trees, 12 in on larger

Used across 3 Anvilfield field guides, most in Landscaping.

Also defined as

  • Trunk diameter measured near the base, the nursery size measure for young trees, in inches or mm
  • Trunk diameter near the base in inches, the standard size measure for trees

Where this shows up

LandscapingTree establishment and aftercareLandscapingTree staking and guyingLandscapingTree and shrub planting

Related terms

B&B (balled-and-burlapped)EstablishmentGirdling rootGuyingRoot flareScarifyTransplant shock

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