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S3.6 Spread grades - Container grown shrubs
 SHRUBS - Overall Height/Spread S3

S3.6 Container grown shrubs - typical overall spread grades

general - bare root shrubs - root balled shrubs - cell grown shrubs - container grown shrubs (height) - container grown shrubs (spread)

Typically the spread grade is specified for compact/low growing shrubs or ground covers. The following are the typical OVERALL SPREAD grades used for the supply of container grown shrubs. The actual grade is determined by the cultural conditions of the plant and the characteristics of the species/cv.

Diameter in cm:

10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30
30-40

40-60

60-80

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SPREADING SHRUB (Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa')

 

For Specimen shrubs both height and spread may be specified.