Before purchasing a tree, examine the leaves, limbs and bark for insect or disease problems such as cracks or splits. The tree's root ball should have some moisture, and the leaves shouldn't be drooping or yellowing. Pruning may help, but the basic shape of the tree will stay the same. Ask the staff whether the tree you're considering has any known problems or undesirable traits and whether improved varieties have been developed. These trees may cost a little more, but they're worth it.
Deciduous trees drop their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring.
They offer shade and colorful foliage in the fall, then go dormant in the winter. A tree's price is determined by the variety and its growth rate, availability and size. Slow-growing or rare trees often exceed this range. You can often plant the tree yourself, but if it's large, consider having a nursery install it. The cost of this service may be high, but a warranty usually comes with the installation.