Welcome to our handy size chart! Here, you can explore the different options for clear stem and stem girth, helping you visualize how much foliage each choice will bring with a growing season on the frame. This guide provides a relative sense of sizes and foliage cover, though it may not represent each species exactly. For photos of a particular size and species, please contact us. We’re here to help you find the perfect fit for your garden!
The clear stem is the straight part of the tree trunk without any branches, measured from the base to the start of the pleach frame where the foliage begins. Our clear stem sizes are:
Sometimes, you may see pleached trees referred to as half standard (100-150cm) or standard (180-200cm). Remember, young, freshly-pleached trees may not yet cover the full height of the pleach frame.
Stem girth measures the circumference of the tree trunk, indicating its thickness and maturity. Typically, a larger stem girth means a more mature tree with greater foliage cover. Our stem girth options are:
Young, freshly-pleached trees may not fully cover the pleach frame immediately, but with proper care, they will flourish over the growing seasons.
While our standard pleach frames measure 120cm x 120cm, we offer custom sizes tailored to your needs. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
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Your choice of clear stem and stem girth depends on your needs and preferences:
Our most popular choice is a pleached tree with a 12-14cm stem girth and a clear stem height of 180cm. This option balances height, initial screening, and value for money, catering to various landscaping preferences.