Planting and Delivery
Planting and Delivery Service is offered through multiple Independent Contractors. We work hand in hand with them to ensure their planting techniques meet our strict requirements. When you purchase trees/plants from us our team will schedule the planting/delivery date with you. The Planting Companies will take care of utility locates so be sure to put out your white flags, provided by the nursery, in each planting location. Time windows are not possible as each site varies widely. Crews will try to contact you 30 minutes out as long as they have service. Payment for their services is due at the time of service and payable to the company doing the work. Planting and Delivery charges are not payable to the nursery. If you choose to pick up and plant yourself, you can click on the link below to view our planting guide. The Planting Companies can take Check, Cash, or Credit Card (there is a 3% processing fee on credit cards for planting/delivery).
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME.
PLANTING/DELIVERY/LABOR GUARANTEE: The planting companies are Independent Contractors. If a tree/plant dies within 6 months of the planting date, they will cover 50% of the per tree/plant planting price, but not less than half of the planting minimum. The replacement plant must be going into the same hole. If a new planting area is selected then the planting cost will be full price. There is no guarantee for planting charges on trees that die after six months. Delivery, Special Access, and Difficult Site charges are not guaranteed.
Please see our Guarantee Page for information on the tree/plant guarantee.
* $100 Cancellation Fee- Plantings/deliveries cancelled or rescheduled less than three business days (Monday-Friday) prior to planting/delivery date are subject to this fee. *Payable to the independent planting company doing the work.
* $25 Locate Fee- Locates are required by law. Initial locate is included with your planting. If flags are not in the planting locations and access is not open (i.e., locked gates or dogs) for two weeks prior to your planting date, the fee will be charged each time the locates have to be recalled. *Payable to the independent planting company doing the work
PLANTING CHARGES
Planting Charges are per tree/shrub based on their size. Planting includes calling utility locates (required by law), delivery, digging the hole, amending the soil, staking & strapping your tree, and clean up. See chart below for possible additional charges. Please have pet waste removed. Notify the nursery/planting crew of any obstacles such as steps, retaining walls, gates, window wells, AC units, etc. that might limit access. Have planting sites marked with labeled white flags (nursery provided), prior to your planting date. Prices will be negotiated for difficult site conditions and all charges are payble at the time of service to the company doing the work. For locations over 26 miles from the nursery and/or outside of El Paso County please ask for availability and a quote (may accrue extra fees due to the distance).
Planting DOES NOT INCLUDE tree/shrub/stump/root removal, unless the tree/shrub being replaced is a replacement covered under our guarantee. It also does not include repairs to private lines such as irrigation, septic systems, wells, private electric/gas lines, etc. Charges for these repairs/removals will be negotiated with the planting companies.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to the SITE ACCESS FOR PLANTING & DELIVERY section and read the Planting/Delivery Site Access Requirements and the Planting/Delivery Process Flow Chart.
Trees tagged ^^Special Access Required”^^ will require the use of a full-size skid steer due to their size/weight. In addition to the per tree planting cost, add $500 per day per site for the use of the full-size skid steer. Minimum of 8’ access is required. Site pictures must be approved by the planting crew two weeks prior to your planting date to ensure access is sufficient.
| Minimum Planting Charge cannot be less than $285 |
Per Tree Planting Price |
| B&B Evergreen Trees | |
| Up to 6.5′ | $200 |
| 7′-7.5′ | $235 |
| 8′-8.5′ | $265 |
| 9′-9.5’* | $350 |
| 10′-10.5′ * | $410 |
| 11′-13.5′ * ^^ | $555 |
| 14′-18′ ^^ | $650 |
| 18.5′-20′ ^^ | $750 |
| B&B Deciduous Trees | |
| Up to 2.25″ | $195 |
| 2.5″-2.75″ | $235 |
| 3″-3.25″ | $290 |
| 3.5″-3.75″* | $345 |
| 4″-4.25″ * | $435 |
| 4.5″-4.75″ * | $450 |
| 5″-5.25″ * ^^ | $495 |
| B&B Multi-Stem Trees | |
| Up to 6′ | $190 |
| 6′-8′ | $195 |
| 8′-10′ | $235 |
| 10′-12′ | $260 |
| 12′-14′ * | $290 |
| 14′-16′ * | $325 |
| 16′-18′ * | $400 |
| Container Trees | |
| #5 – #7 | $65 |
| #10 – #18 | $135 |
| #20 – #25 | $195 |
| #30 | $225 |
| #45 | $250 |
| Container Shrubs | |
| #1 | $14 |
| #2 – #5 | $28 |
| #6 – #7 | $65 |
| #10 | $95 |
| #15 | $115 |
* Trees that may require the use of a Mini Skid Loader to handle. Trees with this marking most commonly cannot be handled without the use of equipment.
^^ Special Access trees are very large and heavy. They require the use of a full size Skid Steer. These trees also require an additional $500/day per site charge for the use of the larger equipment. This is not per tree but a per day price assuming it is being used at the same site. These trees have a special tag on them and are also noted on your invoice.
DELIVERY CHARGES
Base delivery cost includes 1 tree and 5 shrubs to be loaded, transported, unloaded, and set curbside. For additional plant material add $85 per tree, and $5 per shrub to your base curbside delivery fee. Delivery prices (see chart A below) are based on the distance (miles) from the nursery to your address using Google Maps. For locations over 26 miles from the nursery or outside of El Paso County please ask for availability and a quote (may accrue extra fees due to the distance). If you would like your tree(s)/shrub(s) set next to your pre dug hole at the planting site add the per plant prices (see chart B below) to the delivery charge for your area. Delivery is not available for trees tagged ^^Special Access Required^^. Prices will be negotiated for difficult site conditions with the planting company. Delivery is paid at the time of service to the company doing the work, not the nursery.
Delivery DOES NOT INCLUDE digging the hole, setting tree(s)/shrub(s) in the hole, basket removal, filling in the hole, amending the soil, staking, strapping, or utility locates.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to the SITE ACCESS FOR PLANTING & DELIVERY section and read the Planting/Delivery Site Access Requirements and the Planting/Delivery Process Flow Chart.
| CHART A | |
| Mileage using Google Maps from the Nursery to the Delivery Address | Base Curbside Delivery (1 tree & 5 shrubs) |
| 0-15 Miles | $175 |
| 16-25 Miles | $200 |
| Over 26 Miles from the Nursery. | Call for quote |
| CHART B | Placed Next to Hole Delivery w/ Mini-Skid | Place Next to Hole Delivery w/ Ball Cart ONLY Access |
| Minimum 43″ Access. 48″ for 10′ or taller or 4″ caliper & wider | Minimum 37” Access. Gate must be larger than the rootball of the selected tree. | |
| Per Tree $ | Per Tree $ | |
| B&B Evergreen Tree | ||
| Up to 8.5′ | $50 | $75 |
| 9’+ * | $100 | N/A |
| Special Access Trees ^^ | N/A | N/A |
| B&B Deciduous Trees | ||
| Up to 3.5″ | $50 | $75 |
| 3.75″-5.5″ * | $75 | $125 |
| B&B Multi-Stem Trees | ||
| Up to 11′ | $50 | $75 |
| 12′-18′ * | $100 | N/A |
| Container Trees & Shrubs | ||
| #1 – #15 Pot | N/A | $10 |
| #20, #25, #30 Pot | $50 | $75 |
| #45 Pot | $75 | $100 |
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
| Below are services or job specific instances that may incur additional charges in addition to the posted Delivery and Planting prices listed above. |
| -Any Obstacles (i.e. steps, retaining walls, gates, window wells, AC units, etc.) |
| -Removal of Pet Waste or Obstructions in Access Route and Planting Sites |
| -Tree, Stump, & Root Removal |
| -Basket Removal– Old Baskets from Previously Planted Trees Left in the Hole and/or When Having Trees Delivered |
| -Staking of Pre-Existing Trees |
| -Removing Stakes on Existing Trees |
| -Moving Boulders |
| -Excessive Dirt–More Than One Wheelbarrow Per Tree |
| -Excessive Rock or Mulch-Over 3” Deep |
| -Rock 2” or Larger – Example Cobble Stone/Rip Rap |
| These Zip codes may have addresses that are further than 26 miles from the nursery and/or outside of El Paso County. Extra travel fees will apply. |
| Zip codes that will have additional travel fees due to their distance from the nursery or access. 80106, 80808, 80809, 80829, 80833, 80864, 80930, and 80940 |
Disclaimer
Colorado Tree Farm Nursery is in the business of producing and selling nursery stock. Customers are always free to locate and use their own delivery and planting service, but for your convenience, customers may choose to utilize the delivery and planting companies recommended by HCTFN. Those recommended companies are independent contractors and have no affiliation or association with HCTFN. They are not employed by, partners of, nor are they joint-ventures of our nursery. They are recommended to our customers as they have completed certain training as it relates to planting trees and shrubs, have histories of dependable service, and have met certain insurance requisites. Customers are always free to investigate the delivery and planting companies recommended by HCTFN, and should they agree to one of those companies they will pay them directly for their services.
SITE ACCESS FOR PLANTING & DELIVERY
Click on the buttons below to download our flow chart that explains the process and the access requirements for planting and delivery. In certain cases pictures are required to be emailed to the planting crews two weeks prior to your planting date. White flags (provided at the nursery) are required to be placed in the exact planting site for each tree/plant in order for utilities to be marked.