Oak tree pricing?

[Etxnoodler]

I’d buy multiple small tress and plant them this fall.
Trees grow fast under ideal conditions

BP

This. Buy small trees and plant in the fall/ winter. Really the smaller the better as far as root growth goes. And they will grow faster than you think if good conditions. Those big trees will take a lot of work to keep alive and usually expensive.

[Mudslinger]

Might want to research these oaks and find out how well they work in Texas!

Mexican White Oak. We planted 3 2 years ago for $900 total!

https://gardenerspath.com/plants/landscape-trees/mexican-white-oak/

[stevieray54]

There is a place just out of Houston in Pearland. This past weekend I was looking at there Little Gem Magnolia trees. 30 - gallon $200.00 and 40 -gallon $300.00. They are a wholesale/Retail nursery. Called Joseph Nursery. They are owned by Asian folks. They grow and trade in all kinds of plants and shrubbery

[brushtrooper]

I don’t mean to hijack this thread, but I do have some good live oaks that are ready for your planting.

Im not read to buy yet. Im selling the sand then ill be ready to buy. Probably a year out.

[Burnadell]

What species?

First off, what type of oak are we talking? Live Oak, Red Oak, Willow oak, water oak and etc.

If about 15' tall you are looking at a 4-6" caliper tree would be my guess (maybe some 3" could be that tall). Transplanting into the ground is probably 1000-2000$ish.

As asked above...what species?

Having gone through oak wilt in my yard i would never again plant only live oak and or red oak.

Also after watching my trees grow it appears to me that the smaller 10 gallon trees will grow much faster than the larger trees.

Plant a few that will block the late evening west sun.

This. Buy small trees and plant in the fall/ winter. Really the smaller the better as far as root growth goes. And they will grow faster than you think if good conditions. Those big trees will take a lot of work to keep alive and usually expensive.

I think you will find that transplanted trees smaller that 15' tall will transplant with less shock and establish their roots quicker and likely catch up the the taller trees, but listen to the experts.

[Chase4556]

I just planted a Mexican Sycamore in my front yard. Of all the trees in this neighborhood(built in 2017) the Sycamores are clearly out pacing everything else.

They get big, offer a lot of shade and from my research are some of the fastest growing trees. Maybe check them out if you are not hard set on oaks. No help on cost, mine is a little thing(15gal I think) that I bought from Lowe’s for $139.

[brushtrooper]

What species?

I think Live Oak. Several native in the area

[Sackett]

Op, I’m an Arborist in the Houston area. Selecting the right species in the right location is going to pay dividends for the life of you and your home. There are many varieties of “Oaks” and some do better than others in different soil types and pH. As far as what size tree can be planted or transplanted, almost anything is possible with $$$$, but a 15’ “Oak” will be easily attainable in a 100-200 gallon sized tree. Most farms and wholesale nurseries sell trees based on “container” size (gallon volume) which usually dictates a certain size range that “should” be in that size container. This is important because if you see a tree that’s larger in trunk diameter than what’s usually found in a certain container size, there’s a good bet that particular tree is “root bound” and will have poor, irregular growth. These trees are often sold to developers who buy them at steep discounts and plant them in developed neighborhoods……giving many the perception that oak trees “grow slowly”. A properly planted tree in a proper location and soil type will grow amazingly fast.

Planted price for a 100-gallon spec tree will run $1,300+

[Anvilheadtexas]

As asked above...what species?








I think you will find that transplanted trees smaller that 15' tall will transplant with less shock and establish their roots quicker and likely catch up the the taller trees, but listen to the experts.

This is what we found… that’s why I push 5 gallon live oaks for folks that are planting many and will be unable to care for each tree individually. 5 gallon trees seem to survive planting better than larger ones and if cared for, will do well… they may not catch up to a 15 gallon tree, but they will do well.