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Trees at Bucks Country
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Money Does Grow on Trees
Imagine laying in a hammock, swaying in the breeze, shaded from the hot summer sun under your favorite tree… priceless. There might not be a price tag for every variable in this situation, but for that tree–an oak, ash, pear or cherry–there certainly is value. Whether the value is aesthetic, psychological, historical or environmental, one thing is for certain: there is a corresponding value attached to that tree.
More than just a beautiful specimen in your front yard, a tree can be valued with a worth other than aesthetic. Eric Emad, a communications consulting executive who works with the International Society of Arborculture, sites four major factors when assessing the monetary value of a plant, shrub, shade tree or evergreen. These four factors are used by appraisers when defining the value of a specimen as it relates to insurance claims, tax deductions, legal claims and real estate assessment. (See our easy guides for selecting a tree below)
Size
The first of the four major factors in appraising a tree is its size. The size of a tree is determined by two variables: caliper or diameter of the tree trunk and overall height. The tree's caliper is also a determinate factor when purchasing a tree. As the tree increases in caliper size, the price of the specimen usually will increase accordingly. To determine the caliper of a tree, measure the diameter of the tree trunk between one and four feet from the ground.
Species
The species or variety of tree also plays a significant role when determining its value. Put simply, some varieties are much more desirable than others and consequently more valuable. For instance, a beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) takes a long time to reach maturity and therefore will be more expensive. Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum), a very low growing highly regarded ornamental tree will also be more expensive due to its delicate nature and slow rate of growth.
Tree Health
The third factor is the condition or overall health of the tree. Perhaps the trunk has been scarred or the leaves ravaged by insects. Examining all aspects of the tree–roots, trunk, branches, foliage and buds–will play a large roll in assessing the monetary value of the tree.
Location
Finally, the location of the tree will provide an appraiser the necessary information when evaluating the value of a tree. Placement and functionality can add or subtract to the value. Does the specimen add aesthetics to the landscape? Will it, in time, out-grow its present location, cause future problems, drop pesky seed pods, sap or pollen? The location of a specimen can also value or devalue a property significantly.
Adding trees will increase the overall value of a property by exponentially more than the initial cost of the tree. Let the professionals at Bucks Country Gardens take care of the installation so you can stay in your hammock and watch them grow, in size and value.
Cole Simcox, Warehouse Manager
We carry a wide variety of trees at BCG
Top 5 Most Popular Trees
| TREE NAME | DESCRIPTION | SUN/SHADE | BLOOM TIME | TALL | WIDE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanticleer Pear | Medium Growing White Flowering Tree with Red Fall Color | Full Sun | Mid April | 25-30' | 10-15' |
| Kwanzan Cherry | Medium Growing Double Pink Flowers with Bright Yellow Fall Color | Full Sun | Early to Mid April | 25-30' | 15' |
| American Redbud | Slow Growing Native tree with Pink Flowers along stems | Part Sun | Early to Mid April | 15-20' | 15-20' |
| Kousa Dogwood | Slow Growing White Star Shaped Flowers in May red fall color | Part Sun to Sun | Early May | 15-20' | 8-12' |
| Saucer Magnolia | Slow Growing large White to Pink flowers in spring | Part Sun to Sun | late March-Early April | 15-20' | 12-15' |
Top 5 Most Popular Shade Trees
| TREE NAME | DESCRIPTION | SUN/SHADE | BLOOM TIME | TALL | WIDE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sunset Maple | Medium growing rounded tree. Brilliant Red Fall Color | Full Sun | Early April | 30-40' | 15-25' |
| Pin Oak | Medium growing Pyramidal tree. | Full Sun | N/A | 40-60' | 30-40' |
| Bloodgood Sycamore | Fast Growing Pyramidal Tree. Beautiful Large leaves and exfoliating Bark | Full Sun | N/A | 50-70' | 30-40' |
| Legacy Sugar Maple | Slow Growing Oval tree. Bright yellow to orange fall color | Full Sun | N/A | 30-50' | 20-40' |
| October Glory Maple | Medium growing rounded tree. Brilliant Red Fall Color in October | Full Sun | Early April | 30-50' | 20-30' |
5 Unusual Trees
| TREE NAME | DESCRIPTION | SUN/SHADE | BLOOM TIME | TALL | WIDE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Lilac | Medium Growing Upright tree. Fragrant White in Mid June | Full Sun | Mid June | 20-30' | 8-12' |
| Cornelian- cherry Dogwood |
Medium Growing Rounded Tree. Yellow Flowers in March | Part Sun/ Sun | Early March | 15-20' | 8-15' |
| Weeping Redbud | Slow Growing Weeping tree, with large Heart Shaped leave and pink Flowers | Part Sun | Early to mid April | 12-15' | 6-10' |
| Coral Bark Maple | Slow Growing upright tree with Coral Color Bark in winter | Sun to Part Sun | N/A | 15-20' | 8-15' |
| Paperbark Maple |
Slow Growing Pyramidal tree with cinnamon exfoliatiing bark | Sun to Part Sun | N/A | 20-25' | 10-15' |
