How much is the cost of a tree?
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How much is the cost of a tree?
Cost to Plant a Tree
| Item | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Medium tree: each tree is 8′ to 10′ tall delivered in a 15 gallon pot; includes transport, site preparation and clean up, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies. | $194 | each |
| 2. + Labor Cost | $38 | per hour |
| Total Cost | $255 | per tree |
What is the best size tree to plant?
If you’re a DIY-er who is buying and planting a new tree on your own, a tree in a 15 gallon or #15 nursery container is the size that we recommend. This size of the tree is easiest for a single person to plant because: It’s easy to carry and can fit in the back of a small truck.
What is the fastest growing tree?
The Fastest Fast Growing Trees
- Hybrid Poplar. A very fast-growing tree, up to 5 to 8 feet per year.
- Weeping Willow.
- Quaking Aspen.
- October Glory Red Maple.
- Arborvitae Green Giant.
- River Birch.
- Dawn Redwood.
- Leyland Cypress.
How big is a #20 plant container?
Gro Pro Round Fabric Pot Specifications
| SIZE | ACTUAL VOLUME | DIMENSIONS |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Gallon | 8.0 | 14 x 12 |
| 10 Gallon | 13.4 | 18 x 12.2 |
| 15 Gallon | 19.1 | 20 x 14 |
| 20 Gallon | 22.5 | 21 x 15 |
How tall is a 24 Box tree?
The 24″ Box size Ficus Nitida is usually about 9 feet tall x 2 ft wide once planted in the ground. Many do not even want their plants to grow much taller than 10 ft, so this size is an instant privacy hedge. Plant 24″ Box Ficus Nitida about 2.5 – 3 feet apart.
What trees grow 6 feet a year?
Compare our Trees
| Tree Variety | Growth Per Year | Mature Height |
|---|---|---|
| American Sycamore (platanus occidentalis) | Up to 6 feet | 70 feet |
| Tulip Poplar (liriodendron tulipifera) | Up to 6 feet | Up to 70 feet |
| Quaking Aspen (populus temuloides) | Up to 5 feet | 40-50 feet |
| Arapaho Crape Myrtle (lagerstroemia Arapaho) | 4-5 feet | 15-25 feet |
Can trees be transported lying down?
If transporting your tree in a truck, lay it down flat with the root ball toward the cab and the branches toward the tailgate. Cover the branches with a sheet or tarp to protect the buds.
Can you transport a tree laying down?
Yes, you will need some tarp and bungee cords or rope when you transport your trees in a vehicle. Lay the trees down in the bed of the truck to avoid stress and damage from wind, gently securing them with rope and tarp to avoid sliding.
What is a fast growing privacy tree?
What are the fastest-growing trees for privacy? Hybrid poplar tops the list. It can grow upwards of five feet per year. The Leyland cypress, green giant arborvitae, and silver maple are all close seconds because they add about two feet to their height each year.
