Guide · checked November 14, 2026
Comparing tree planting quotes
Two quotes for "eight spruce trees" can describe very different jobs. Put them side by side.
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Put each quote on one line
| Item | Quote A | Quote B |
|---|---|---|
| Species and variety | ||
| Height at planting, and B&B or container | ||
| Number of trees and spacing | ||
| Tree price vs planting price | ||
| Delivery, equipment or access fees | ||
| Removing old trees or roots | ||
| Mulch, staking, watering setup | ||
| Who calls 811 | ||
| Guarantee: length and conditions | ||
| Total |
Good signs
- They ask about access width and private lines (sprinklers, lighting cable).
- They describe the planting: hole width, root flare at grade, removing burlap and wire from the top of the root ball.
- They are registered with the Colorado Department of Agriculture if they supply the trees.
- The guarantee is in writing, including any watering conditions.
Sanity check the price
Published 2026 Colorado figures: tree plus planting about $655 to $805 for 6 ft, $830 to $1,155 for 8 ft, $1,140 to $1,570 for 10 ft. A higher quote can be fair if it includes more, as long as it says what.
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Related
Sources
- Colorado Tree Farm Nursery (Colorado Springs), 2026 Retail Tree Price List (PDF, dated 7/16/26)
- Trees of Trail Canyon (Cortez, CO), 2026 Retail Price List and Inventory (PDF)
- Colorado Tree Farm Nursery, Planting or Delivery Charges 2026 (PDF)
- Colorado State Forest Service, Selecting, Planting and Caring for Trees
- CSU Extension, Tree Planting Steps
- Colorado Department of Agriculture, Nursery Registration (Colorado Nursery Act, C.R.S. Title 35 Art. 26)
- Colorado 811, Call or Click Before You Dig
Prices come from the published lists above, not quotes. Your price depends on the trees, access and digging conditions; local companies quote after seeing the yard.