Planting Hole Sizes, Amendments, Stake Kits and Needed Access for Planting
Here is a chart of hole sizes in relation to the pot size or tree trunk's diameter on any Job's document (Quote, Order, or Invoice). Job's uses the industry standard way of pot size reference. For example a 6 inch pot is a #1 pot (pronounced as a number 1 pot) which is also the same as the old term 1 gallon, though it never is able to hold a gallon of water. The correct amount of soil amendment, staking materials, and when the tree is heavy enough to need equipment.
Hole Size, Amendment, and Stake Kits for Trees with Access Needed
#10) Normal Suggested: hole size 24” diameter by 12” deep, 2-point stake kit (if needed), 3/4 to 1 cu ft soil amendment (compost).
#15) Normal Suggested: hole size 30” diameter by 13” deep, 2-point stake kit (if needed), 1 1/2 to 2 cu ft soil amendment (compost).
#20) Normal Suggested: hole size 32” diameter by 14” deep, 2-point stake kit, 2 to 2 1/2 cu ft soil amendment (compost).
#25 Normal Suggested: hole size 36” diameter by 15” deep, 2-point stake kit, 2 1/2 to 3 cu ft soil amendment (compost).
#40 Normal Suggested: hole size 48” diameter by 18” deep, 3-point stake kit, 5 cu ft soil amendment (compost).
16” K Bag Suggested: hole size 36” diameter by 15” deep, 3-point stake kit, 2 cu ft soil amendment (compost).
18” Bag Suggested: hole size 36” diameter by 15” deep, 2-point stake kit, 2 1/2 cu ft soil amendment (compost).
#45 Root Pouch (Brown Bag) Suggested: hole size 48” diameter by 16” deep, 2-point stake kit, 4 cu ft of soil amendment (compost). MT access needed for planting/delivery.
#65 Root Pouch (Brown Bag) Suggested: hole size 48" diameter by 16" deep, 3-point stake kit, 4.5 cu ft of soil amendment (compost). MT access needed for planting/delivery.
#100 Root Pouch (Brown Bag) Suggested: hole size 57" diameter by 18" deep, 3-point stake kit, 7 cu ft of soil amendment (compost). MT access needed for planting/delivery.
#150 Root Pouch (Brown Bag) Suggested: hole size 68" diameter by 18" deep, 3-point stake kit, 9 cu ft of soil amendment (compost). Tractor access needed for planting/delivery
#200 Root Pouch (Brown Bag) Suggested: hole size 75” diameter by 20” deep, 3-point stake kit, 11 cu ft of soil amendment (compost). Tractor/Telehandler access needed for planting/delivery
#300 Root Pouch (Brown Bag) Suggested: hole size 90” diameter by 22” deep, 3-point stake kit, 16 cu ft of soil amendment (compost). Telehandler access needed for planting/delivery.