"Susan Hogarth" wrote in message
ups.com...
I have a lovely japanese maple sitting close to our large magnolia and
a spot we would like to use for more vegetable gardening. My husband
suggested cutting down the maple, which I would not allow, of course.
*However*, I am really not that attached to the maple, which was here
when we moved in six years ago. I would be willing to find it a new
home, especially if someone wanted to pay for it.

Is it feasible to move a tree that is well over ten years old? (canopy
spread is probably over 10 feet across, although I'm a not a great
judge of distances). Would a nursery possibly pay for the tree?

A tree that size sells for at least $500 at a nursery. I'm sure it can be
moved - by a pro - for maybe $300...but wait until December thru February.

A nursery might take it off your hands for free.