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I was in one of my nearby garden centres at the weekend having a
general
browse when I noticed a beautiful specimen labelled as Acer
palmatum
var. dissectum 'Ornatum'. At a guess I'd say it was about 2m tall
with
a
spread of about 4-5m. It was in a *huge* pot.

I had to look at the price out of curiosity - £2500 (!)

This didn't exactly strike me as good value for money. Do people
ever
buy plants for this sort of price?

Alternatively, would they have simply put a price on, knowing
they'll
never sell it, but "nothing ventured nothing gained"?

Neil

That tree would be very many years old and have demanded very
much
care
and skill.
It would transplant into a new garden and give instant effect that
would
last a lifetime.
That same money would only buy an old 'banger' that would soon
become
redundant.
Fortunately, at long last, plantsmen are able to achieve an income
that
reflects all their training, work and expertise.
It will sell~ and was probably bought by the centre knowing that
it
will
sell.
Best Wishes Brian

I blame the instant garden TV programmes.
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Nick Wagg



Alternatively (from my experience of buying such things) blame it on
people
of relatively senior age who say to me they want a plant and they
haven't
got the time to wait for it to grow... but do have the money to pay for
the
right one.

Patrick

Hear, hear. I'm not going to be around for 20 years to see a tree
mature so I'll willingly spend to enjoy it while I'm still breathing!
In fact, I'm about to shell out thousands on 50 mature Photinia to make
an instant boundary screen.

Simon

Do make sure you have a good irrigation system set up.
Plants of this size DO NOT ordinarily just die after transplanting into
open
ground as is so commonly supposed. But they sure as hell will if they're
not
watered adequately within at least the first 2 years.
Furthermore, nurseries know they are selling a sound product and so there
is
no need for providing a guarantee. Which means there's no point in going
back to them if any do die. Garden centres on the other hand are more ...
hmm... accommodating sometimes. Though can have quite a mark up (Min..£500
plus each at a nursery)
If you are having this job done by say a landscaper and s/he is suggesting
some form of guarantee, but there's no irrigation clause... then watch
out.
No one can really afford to absorb such a heavy loss!

Patrick
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Very good and wise information in my opinion.
Doug.
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