Can Planting Trees Increase My Property Value?

Even if they’re not planning on selling anytime soon, a homeowner should always be thinking of different ways to increase their property value. After all, a house is the largest investment most people ever make.

Many homeowners just focus on interior upgrades to boost their home value, but you can’t overlook the yard. One way to raise your home’s value by up to 10 percent is to plant big, beautiful trees. This post will teach you everything you need to know about increasing your property value with trees.

What trees increase home value?

The type of trees you plant plays a significant factor in whether they’ll increase your property value. Picking the wrong trees in the wrong region can actually hurt more than help. These are the best trees for Massachusetts’ climate:

• Flowering trees: Small flowering trees like a crabapple tree or cherry dogwood are great for smaller yards. They remain petite and produce beautiful flowers in the springtime, drastically improving curb appeal and property value.
• Maple trees: For plenty of shade and brilliant leaves in the fall, turn to a maple tree. Sugar maples and red maples are two good choices for our area. Plus, you can buy them for less than $100.
• Linden trees: Those who live in an urban environment should consider planting some linden trees. These deciduous trees can withstand moderate air pollution found in cities, and they’re hardy enough to make it through even the coldest winters.
• Evergreens: Conifers like the Leyland cypress are fantastic trees for anyone looking to boost their property value. They don’t drop leaves, which is a perk for many home buyers, and they grow quickly to provide plenty of privacy.

Be sure to prune your trees

Knowing what trees increase home value and planting those isn’t enough to increase your property value. Here are the reasons you must hire a professional to prune your trees:

• Promote branch health: Dying branches harm your tree because they take up resources that healthy, growing branches should use. Pruning removes branches that are dying or dead, ensuring your tree continues to grow strong.
• Clear up your view: Tall trees will provide plenty of privacy, but if you have a nice view out of your windows, you should prune some of those branches. Of course, you don’t want to prune too much. Talk to your tree care expert about how often to prune branches to retain a great view.
• Prevent disease spread: When branches die due to disease, fungus or pest infestation, they need to be removed swiftly. Removing the damaged branches reduces the risk of impacting other branches or trees. Pruning also allows the healthy branches to get more air and sunlight, further reducing the risk of disease or fungus.

Talk to BBD Tree Service today

Tree pruning shouldn’t be a DIY job—it’s dangerous and can actually harm your trees if performed incorrectly. If you’ve planted some trees to increase your property value, call our team today to get a quote for our services.

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