Basic
$186 – $605 each
10-gallon container tree about 6-8 ft, standard nursery grade, amended backfill, single stake, mulch ring, watered in
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How Much Does Plant Tree Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and plant one nursery tree up to about 10 ft tall (container or balled), dig, amend, stake and mulch.
Plant Tree in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $219 to $711 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Plant Tree in Boston, Massachusetts
$219 – $711
eachPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for plant tree.
National average: $200 – $650 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$219 – $711 each
10-gallon container tree about 6-8 ft, well-branched 1 in. caliper trunk, amended backfill, two stakes with soft ties, mulch ring, watered in
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$274 – $889 each
10-gallon container tree about 6-8 ft, straight 1-1/4 in. caliper trunk, root flare set, amended backfill, two stakes, mulch, watering bag
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Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $90 – $293 | each |
| Labor | labor | $89 – $288 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $24 – $78 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $16 – $52 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($90.00-$293.00 per unit)
- Labor ($70.00-$227.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($24.00-$78.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($16.00-$52.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Plant Tree, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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