Received 4 bands this year 2021, the roots are big and solid. Plants are about 1 foot tall. Plants are very healthy and the packing is excellent. I'm so happy with the quality that I ordered 4 more, for a total of 8 own-roots from Long Ago Roses. Highly recommend this nursery for the quality of plants to survive my zone 5 winter, plus excellent service. Click on below pic. to enlarge. Note that the stem is bigger than a pencil: