Newbie here: How old is a tree when I buy it at the nursery?

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[Post New]09/21/2014 16:38
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Anonymous
I'd like get an eastern redbud flame for my yard. I've read that they do not flower until 4-6 years old. How old is a tree typically if I purchase from a nursery? Can I purchase an older tree online? I know I don't want a tree that is too mature, but I'm wondering if I can get a 3 year old tree rather than a 1 year old tree.
[Post New]09/21/2014 21:57
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Anonymous
Good question. I'm curious about the answer, too.
[Post New]09/23/2014 13:14
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Anonymous
Trees you buy at a nursery will be at least two years old. Younger than that and they are sold as whips or saplings. Trees you buy online are likely to be younger, not older, than nursery trees because they have to ship better and smaller is easier. Go to a good nursery (I love Behnkes around here) and take a look. Or just call them!
[Post New]09/23/2014 13:20
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Anonymous
It depends. The older the tree the more expensive.
[Post New]09/24/2014 03:10
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Trees you buy at a nursery will be at least two years old. Younger than that and they are sold as whips or saplings. Trees you buy online are likely to be younger, not older, than nursery trees because they have to ship better and smaller is easier. Go to a good nursery (I love Behnkes around here) and take a look. Or just call them!


OP here. Thanks!
[Post New]09/25/2014 17:11
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ChuckMurphy
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Most nurseries can tell you how old they are. For example, tell the plantsman: "I want a three to four year old rebud, what do you have?" many mail-order houses list the age of theur saplings in their hardcover/online catalog
[Post New]09/30/2014 14:50
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Anonymous
We planted redbuds (Forest Pansy cultivar) bought at American Plant a few years ago in the fall, the trunk was maybe an inch thick and they were about 6-7 feet tall. They flowered the first spring. I don't know how old they were but if you get a tree of that size, it will likely flower. Also look into rebates from your county. We got a $50 rebate per tree.
[Post New]10/01/2014 11:26
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:We planted redbuds (Forest Pansy cultivar) bought at American Plant a few years ago in the fall, the trunk was maybe an inch thick and they were about 6-7 feet tall. They flowered the first spring. I don't know how old they were but if you get a tree of that size, it will likely flower. Also look into rebates from your county. We got a $50 rebate per tree.


Thanks for the info. Do you remember what each tree cost?
[Post New]10/01/2014 20:15
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We planted redbuds (Forest Pansy cultivar) bought at American Plant a few years ago in the fall, the trunk was maybe an inch thick and they were about 6-7 feet tall. They flowered the first spring. I don't know how old they were but if you get a tree of that size, it will likely flower. Also look into rebates from your county. We got a $50 rebate per tree.


Thanks for the info. Do you remember what each tree cost?


I can't remember for sure, I believe they were around $150, but we bought them when they had their 30% off sale (in July). Not the best time to plant trees, but we watered them well and they have been thriving.
[Post New]10/01/2014 20:16
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Anonymous
PP here - I realize I said we planted in the fall in my first post, but now that I remember the sale I remember it was summer. I think we bought in July and planted in August.
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