cost to plant a maple tree
1 On average, a maple tree can cost as little as $10 for a sapling to as much as $1,500 for a 20 foot tree or larger.2  The Arbor Day Foundation provides maple trees for as little as $6 to $10. This is a popular shade tree that can cost $30 to $75 for a smaller, 3 to 6 foot tree. 2  A Crimson King Maple is a type of maple tree that is easily transplanted and is adapted in a wide variety of soils.