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Tree Planting Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cost of planting trees including purchase, delivery, labor, staking, and mulch.

Inputs

$$
$$
$$/tree
bags

Results

Total Project Cost

$2,150.00

≈ 17 pairs of sneakers

Trees Cost$1,250.00
Delivery Cost$150.00
Planting Labor$550.00
Staking Cost$125.00
Mulch Cost$75.00
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the number of trees to plant and average tree caliper size in inches.
  2. Input the tree purchase cost per unit and labor cost per hour.
  3. Set average planting time per tree and soil amendment cost per tree.
  4. Review total material cost, labor cost, and project total.
  5. Include warranty replacement cost in your estimate for customer contracts.

How the result changes with Number of Trees

Number of TreesTotal Project Cost
51$20,550.00
176$70,550.00
325$130,150.00
450$180,150.00

What each input means

Tree Size
1 = Small (1" caliper), 2 = Medium (2" caliper), 3 = Large (3"+ caliper).
Tree Cost Each
Purchase price per tree.
Number of Trees
Total number of trees to plant.
Delivery Fee
Total delivery charge for all trees.
Staking Cost per Tree
Cost for stakes and ties per tree.
Mulch Bags per Tree
Number of 2 cu ft mulch bags per tree (3-4 for a 3 ft ring).

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Tree Size = 2, Tree Cost Each = 250, Number of Trees = 5, Delivery Fee = 150 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total Project Cost
    Total Project Cost
    2150 = $2,150
  3. Calculate Trees Cost
    Trees Cost
    1250 = $1,250
  4. Calculate Delivery Cost
    Delivery Cost
    150 = $150

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