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.
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
| NAICS Code | 111421 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Nursery and Tree Production |
| SBA Size Standard | $3,250,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | Not disclosed (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 111400 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 11 → 111 → 1114 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 1114
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 111421 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 111421 is 'Nursery and Tree Production', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 11 (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting); the SBA small-business size standard is $3,250,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 111421?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 111421 is $3,250,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 111421?
NAICS code 111421 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 0181 - Ornamental Floriculture and Nursery Products, 0811 - Timber Tracts.