Our tree labels follow a standard design as shown in the (made up) example below.

 

 24-0739                                 Fagaceae
 
 
Quercus rubra
ssp rubra
cv ‘Red Heat’
Red Oak
 
 
2008                           Southeast USA

24 = the section within the Pinetum and
0739 = the unique tree number within that section
Fagaceae = the Family
Quercus rubra = genus and species
ssp rubra = the sub species
cv 'Red Heat' = cultivar name
2008 = year of planting (NR = natural regeneration)
Southeast USA = Geographical range (not applicable to cultivars)


Abbreviations
cv = cultivar
ssp = sub species
v or var. = variety