Can you please tell me what the value of a matured Japanese Maple tree is worth?
Answer
Dear Gardener; The tree sounds absolutely gorgeous! I am sure there are many people who would like to own such a tree, however, the cost of transplanting a tree of that size is quite high and there is no guarantee that the tree would survive the move. There are tree transplant people who own a digger call a Vermeer Tree Spade that is used for moving big trees. Call some of the bigger nurseries in your area and ask who has a large tree spade. Unfortunately, the cost of moving the tree is a serious consideration in giving a value to the tree. If the tree could be moved successfully, the value would be in the many thousands. Another consideration in evaluating the tree would be if it is a named cultivar. I would ask a local nursery or the tree moving company for the value of your tree in the Binghamton area.