Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10% to a property’s value.
USDA Forest Service
A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000.
Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers
The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to 10 room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
In one study, 83% of realtors believe that mature trees have a ‘strong or moderate impact’ on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception increases to 98%.
Arbor National Mortgage & American Forests
If you plant a tree today on the west side of your home, in five years your energy bills should be 3% less. In 15 years, the savings will be nearly 12%.
Dr. E. Greg McPherson, Center for Urban Forest Research