Container Sizes
We frequently get questions about the different container sizes available on our website. On every product page, the detail about the plant you are considering includes specific information about “container” size, unless it is shipped bare root.
Plants are shipped in 2.5-inch to 1-gallon individual pots with minimum quantities, 3.5-inch pots in (18) count trays, 4-inch and 1-quart pots in (10) count trays or in (20) or (30) count plug trays. (72) count and (128) count trays may be available upon request.
Early spring plants may be shipped in a dormant state and plant size may differ based upon the time of year and pruning. Larger plants are sometimes trimmed before being packed for shipping, which allows larger plants to fit without breakage and conserve energy during transportation and transplanting.
The utilization of plugs versus gallon containers in landscaping projects is a strategic approach that offers numerous benefits. These juvenile plants, though diminutive in size at the outset, possess a remarkable ability to store surplus energy from photosynthesis, which propels their growth once properly transplanted into the soil. This rapid development enables them to reach the size of larger, mature plants within a relatively short period, typically one to two growing seasons in ideal conditions. From an economic perspective, liners present a cost-effective solution. Their lower price point compared to gallon-sized plants allows for expansive coverage without incurring substantial costs, even when the quantity of liners is doubled. Moreover, liners are a boon for environmental sustainability. They necessitate less water and fewer nutrients for establishment and ongoing care, underscoring their role as an eco-friendly choice. Opting for liners in landscaping not only fosters a vibrant ecosystem but also aligns with financial prudence and ecological responsibility.
We guarantee your plants will arrive alive, healthy and in good condition. Whether shipped in an active growing state, or during dormancy, successful delivery is essential to customer satisfaction. Boxed plants are carefully packed and rooted well enough to minimize movement of the plants during shipping (optimistically) regardless of how many times UPS or FedEx flips the box.
The Ellepot
The Ellepot paper holds the growing medium together, thereby protecting the roots and naturally degrades once planted, there is no need to remove the paper during planting. Planting Elle plugs -
Planting — Plugs are easy to transplant by hand. Gently grip the plant by the crown, and slowly lift the plug out of the tray. The air space between the paper sleeve and the tray makes the plug much quicker and easier to transplant than traditional plugs.
The Paper Sleeve — The paper sleeve around the plug will degrade naturally, so there is no need to remove it. It makes transplanting much easier and also helps to maintain the integrity of the root ball. This results in less transplant shock and more uniform growth for the plants.
Potting Soil — Use a well-drained potting soil which contains 40%-60% bark content.
Planting level — When planting Elle Plugs, the top of the Elle Plug should be about ¼” below the soil line.
The root ball of the twenty count flat Elle plug is 2.75" wide and 3.25" tall. The root ball of the thirty count flat Elle plug is 2" wide and 3" tall. The size of the plants of both sizes depends on individual plant characteristics.
