111421 — Nursery and Tree Production
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) growing nursery products, nursery stock, shrubbery, bulbs, fruit stock, sod, and so forth, under cover or in open fields and/or (2) growing short rotation woody trees with a growth and harvest cycle of 10 years or less for pulp or tree stock (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Growing vegetable and melon bedding plants--are classified in Industry 11121, Vegetable and Melon
- Farming;
- Operating timber tracts (i.e., growing cycle greater than 10 years)--are classified in Industry 113110,
- Timber Tract Operations;
- Retailing nursery, tree stock, and floriculture products primarily purchased from others--are classified in
- Industry 444240, Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of plant seeds and plant bulbs primarily purchased from others--are
- classified in Industry 424910, Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of nursery stock (except seeds and plant bulbs) primarily purchased from
- others--are classified in Industry 424930, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant
- Wholesalers.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 0181 - Ornamental Floriculture and Nursery Products (via SIC1987:0181→NAICS1997:111421→2002:111421→2007:111421→2012:111421→2017:111421→2022:111421)
- SIC 0811 - Timber Tracts (via SIC1987:0811→NAICS1997:111421→2002:111421→2007:111421→2012:111421→2017:111421→2022:111421)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC F013 — Tree Breeding Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 111421 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 111421 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Nursery and Tree Production' under Sector 11 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 111421? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $3,250,000 for NAICS code 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 111421? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 0181 - Ornamental Floriculture and Nursery Products, 0811 - Timber Tracts.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 111421:
- Sector 11 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 111421 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Nursery and Tree Production).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.