{"id":68337,"date":"2022-11-11T23:55:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-12T02:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=68337"},"modified":"2025-12-27T15:51:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T18:51:08","slug":"plant-tree-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/plant-tree-price\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Plant a Tree in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On average, it costs between <strong>$565 and $680<\/strong> to have a semi-mature tree professionally planted, although those figures can vary significantly depending on the tree species, its size and age, and the location where it is planted.<\/p>    <p>For example, a landscaper may charge as little as <strong>$50<\/strong> to plant a sapling, but you may pay upwards of <strong>$5,000<\/strong> for a 20-foot-tall tree. Other factors, such as the type of tree, distance to the site, and maturity of the tree can add to the total price tag.<\/p>    <p>This guide draws data from both large and small cities in the U.S., allowing you to obtain a more accurate estimate of your project&#8217;s costs.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8b12d71d-32b6-4fe7-a831-905428bd66c5\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/plant-tree-price\/#0-cost-by-location\" style=\"\">Cost by Location<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/plant-tree-price\/#1-cost-estimator-by-tree-size\" style=\"\">Cost Estimator by Tree Size<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/plant-tree-price\/#2-cost-by-tree-type\" style=\"\">Cost by Tree Type<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/plant-tree-price\/#3-cost-of-labor\" style=\"\">Cost of Labor<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/plant-tree-price\/#4-pro-cost-vs-diy-cost\" style=\"\">Pro Cost vs. DIY Cost<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/plant-tree-price\/#5-other-factors-that-affect-cost\" style=\"\">Other Factors That Affect Cost<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/plant-tree-price\/#9-faq\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-cost-by-location\">Cost by Location<\/h2>   <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 82.58% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/837b9f24-d6c5-4b8b-ae30-e9755771ccb4?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LS: Cost to Plant a Tree by Location\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>    <p>The cost of tree planting can vary depending on the location of your property. If a tree isn\u2019t native to your area, it will likely cost more because of transportation fees.<\/p>    <p>For example, a tree that\u2019s native to the Northeast, such as sugar maple, will cost less to plant there than a tree like the bald cypress, which is native to the Southeast. Reduced cost is just one of many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/benefits-native-plants\/\">benefits of native plants<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Your location can also affect the cost of tree planting. Areas with higher costs of living, which includes the Northeast and many coastal areas, tend to have high labor costs than some other places.<\/p>    <p>Check the table below for the costs that homeowners typically pay for tree planting in the U.S.:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Cost Per Tree (Including Labor and Materials)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Northeast U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pawtucket, RI<\/td><td>$559 &#8211; $672<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York, NY<\/td><td>$749 &#8211; $902<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southeast U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dothan, AL<\/td><td>$463 &#8211; $557<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orlando, FL<\/td><td>$482 &#8211; $580<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Atlanta, GA<\/td><td>$487 &#8211; $586<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Midwest U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Bend, IN<\/td><td>$587 &#8211; $707<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chicago, IL<\/td><td>$654 &#8211; $787<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Northwest U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salem, OR<\/td><td>$535 &#8211; $643<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seattle, WA<\/td><td>$678 &#8211; $816<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southwest U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Houston, TX<\/td><td>$478 &#8211; $574<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roswell, NM<\/td><td>$487 &#8211; $586<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>San Diego, CA<\/td><td>$606 &#8211; $730<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-cost-estimator-by-tree-size\">Cost Estimator by Tree Size<\/h2>   <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 82.87% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/94735218-6d9e-4f2a-a80e-a705dfa7a77b?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LS: Cost to Plant a Tree by Size\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>    <p>From small saplings to full-grown trees, the average cost of planting a tree depends on its size.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>From a labor standpoint, it takes more time to plant a larger tree. The hole must be dug wider and deeper, and the tree itself may be heavier and more unwieldy. It requires specialized equipment to plant a large tree, from a backhoe to a crane, and this equipment will drive up the cost of labor.<\/p>    <p>Check the table below for the cost ranges of various tree sizes:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tree Size<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost Range to Plant<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 \u2013 6 feet tall<\/td><td>$50 &#8211; $300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to 10 feet tall<\/td><td>$200 &#8211; $700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to 20 feet tall<\/td><td>$400 &#8211; $2,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Over 20 feet tall<\/td><td>$2,000 &#8211; $5,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-cost-by-tree-type\">Cost by Tree Type<\/h2>   <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 84.13% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/a1a635fb-062d-4fa0-b73f-8f4cb22f210b?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LS: Cost to Plant a Tree by Type\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>    <p>There are more than 60,000 tree species in the world, and the cost to plant each one can vary widely. For example, small fruit trees typically cost between <strong>$55 and $60<\/strong> apiece. Ornamental trees, such as serviceberries or redbuds, are on the more expensive end of the spectrum, with costs ranging from <strong>$125 to $130 per tree<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p>Here is a breakdown of the average cost of planting various types of trees:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tree Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per Tree (Labor not included)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fruit<\/td><td>$17 &#8211; $225<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evergreen<\/td><td>$20 &#8211; $350<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ornamental<\/td><td>$25 &#8211; $275<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nut<\/td><td>$25 &#8211; $300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flowering<\/td><td>$25 &#8211; $300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shade<\/td><td>$35 &#8211; $700<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-cost-of-labor\">Cost of Labor<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/planting-tree.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"A person wearing white gardening gloves is planting a young green sapling into the soil. The surrounding area is grassy, and the soil around the plant appears freshly dug.\" class=\"wp-image-135732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/planting-tree.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/planting-tree-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/planting-tree-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/planting-tree-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/planting-tree-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/hands\/67845343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EduardSV<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>On average, hiring a professional to plant a tree costs between <strong>$50 and $150 per hour.<\/strong> The price of labor will depend on the size and type of tree you\u2019re planting, as well as the experience of the arborist.<\/p>    <p>Pros usually charge a minimum fee, so planting even a small sapling might cost you <strong>$50<\/strong>. However, planting a tall and heavy tree means you&#8217;ll need a crew and advanced machinery, and that can cost thousands of dollars.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-pro-cost-vs-diy-cost\">Pro Cost vs. DIY Cost<\/h2>    <p>If you\u2019re looking to plant a tree yourself, the cost will be significantly less \u2013 around <strong>$115<\/strong>, including tools like a shovel and a wheelbarrow. However, while it may be tempting to start your own tree-planting project and save some money by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/tree-care\/how-to-plant-tree\/\">planting a tree yourself<\/a>, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that this is a delicate process.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>If you\u2019re not experienced in tree planting, it\u2019s best to leave it to the professionals. Not only will they have the proper equipment and knowledge, but they\u2019ll also be able to get the job done quickly and efficiently.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-other-factors-that-affect-cost\">Other Factors That Affect Cost<\/h2>    <p>The following factors can also affect the cost:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-distance-to-site\">Distance to Site<\/h3>    <p>If the planting site is far from the tree nursery, you can expect to pay a transportation fee. The bigger the distance and the taller the tree, the more it&#8217;s going to cost you.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-maturity-of-the-tree\">Maturity of the Tree<\/h3>    <p>Although it may be tempting to plant a mature tree to get instant results, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that this will come at a higher cost. Mature trees typically cost between<strong> $890 and $2,700 <\/strong>to plant, but prices can go much higher than that if they&#8217;re over 20 feet tall.<\/p>    <p>While the upfront cost of planting a mature tree is higher, it will save you time and money in the long run, as the tree won\u2019t need as much care and maintenance.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tree Maturity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Cost to Plant (Tree + Labor)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sapling<\/td><td>$50 to $100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Young Tree<\/td><td>$65 to $1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mature Tree<\/td><td>$890 to $2,700<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-number-of-trees\">Number of Trees<\/h3>    <p>If you\u2019re looking to plant more than one tree, you can expect to get a discount on the overall cost. The price per tree will decrease the more trees you plant.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750987535675\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the best time to plant a tree?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best time to plant a tree is typically in the spring or fall because the weather is more moderate and there\u2019s less risk of the tree drying out.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750987540636\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does it take for a tree to be fully grown?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This will depend on the type of tree, but most trees will take between 20 and 30 years to reach their full size. It depends on the growth rate of the species.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750987545890\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I maintain a newly planted tree?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s important to water your tree regularly, especially during the first few months. You should also mulch around the base of the tree to help keep the roots moist. Fertilizing your tree can also help it to grow strong and healthy.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-plant-now-thrive-later\">Plant Now, Thrive Later<\/h2>    <p>Tree planting is a great way to positively impact the environment. Not only will you be helping to improve air quality and provide a habitat for wildlife, but you\u2019ll also be adding to the beauty of your property.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>While it may seem like a lot of money, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that trees are a long-term investment. They can provide beauty and shade for decades to come, and they\u2019ll also increase the value of your property. If you\u2019re considering tree planting, be sure to consult with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\">professional landscaper in your area<\/a> to get an accurate estimate of the cost.<\/p>    <p><em>Maria Isabela Reis contributed to this article.<\/em><\/p>    <p><strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/tree-trimming-price\/\">How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/tree-removal-price\/\">How Much Does Tree Removal Cost?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/stump-grinding-price\/\">How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/stump-removal-price\/\">How Much Does Stump Removal Cost?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Main Image Credit: <a 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