Summary of mean values in meters for canopy diameter and height at time of planting, change in canopy diameter and height over 5 years, and final canopy diameter and height after 5 years for baldcypress (container sizes #1, #3, and #7), red maple (sizes #1, #3, and #7), and longleaf pine (sizes #1 and #3).
| Species and Size | Height (m) At Planting | 5 Yr Change | 5 Yr Total | Canopy Diameter (m) At Planting | 5 Yr Change | 5 Yr Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldcypress | ||||||
| #7 | 1.86 A | 2.16 B | 4.01 B | 0.98 A | 1.28 B | 2.27 A |
| #3 | 1.68 B | 3.20 A | 4.85 A | 0.55 B | 1.77 A | 2.30 A |
| #1 | 1.46 C | 3.14 A | 4.62 A | 0.43 C | 1.65 A | 2.04 B |
| Red Maple | ||||||
| #7 | 2.02 A | 2.38 B | 4.40 A | 0.89 A | 1.62 B | 2.51 A |
| #3 | 1.11 B | 3.54 A | 4.67 A | 0.38 B | 2.26 A | 2.66 A |
| #1 | 1.14 B | 3.50 A | 4.65 A | 0.30 C | 2.12 A | 2.43 A |
| Longleaf Pine | ||||||
| #3 | 0.73 A | 2.66 A | 3.37 A | 0.71 A | 1.28 A | 1.97 A |
| #1 | 0.25 B | 1.72 B | 1.94 B | 0.57 B | 0.88 A | 1.44 B |
Letters following values indicate where significant differences within a column occur among container sizes for the selected species, e.g. baldcypress container sizes all had significantly different heights at time of planting.