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Price of trees
"Nick Wagg" wrote in message ... "Brian" wrote in message ... "Neil Jones" wrote in message ... 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. -- Nick Wagg **************************** It's a mistake. For a slightly developed simple acer palmatum variegated dissectum of that size I would say about 60 to75 quid. During developement from small they require very little attention, though it has to be said that the grower has got the plant on his hands for a long time and it has taken up space. Why hasn't it been sold long before now?. They are very slow growing in the early stages. Don't forget that they are trees, - eventually. I have three or four Acers, all quite small. A fiver each at B&Q's. When they reach medium large size they'll be chucked. I haven't the room. Not to worry I have a few cuttings developing slowly to take their places, - if I survive long enough. Doug. **************************** |
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