Emery Davis wrote:

I think it's too expensive then, but who knows?
If I were you I'd look for another source, this is not
a rare maple.

I thought it was steep as well

And we will actually be planting it abt 60 miles from
where we live now

So, you don't want high maintenance. Plant it this fall,
put down agricultural fleece around and a heavy mulch,
it will be fine.

Yes.... no high maint wanted

Not saying it's not possible to plant this close to leafing
out, just not the best thing to give it a good start.

I'm convinced

BIG thanks for help