Trees offer shade, shelter, aesthetic appeal and energy savings; they can also increase the overall value of your property by anything from $1,000 to $10,000 per tree.

Tree choice and maturity will determine just how much value can be contributed but planting early in your ownership means that your investment grows steadily through the years as the trees grow.

Featuring a number of quality well positioned trees can be a real boost to your property but it’s important to consider the types of trees you will put in – specifically their growing habits and the shape they will form as they mature. Your best option is to take your map and your list of ideas to your local nursery for advice on what kind of plants would best suit your property for the purposes you require. Some may take some time to establish themselves, so what you choose will also be determined by when you plan to sell. You might find your nursery has better suggestions for mature trees or hedges, that are already at the height or size you require and can be planted to immediately provide the solution you need. 

A few hundred dollars at the nursery can turn into thousands of dollars of value to your property if taken care of properly - so make sure you mulch, water, weed and feed your trees as advised and pay regular attention to them to spot and control pests or diseases early if they appear.