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I have been debating on wether or not to buy a mature bald cypress that I think will need some work or buy nursery stock to grow out and would like a few other perspectives.

The mature tree is 35 years old and was collected 8 years ago. It measures 43 inches tall and 9 inches in diameter. The hesitation with this tree comes from the fact that the trunk chop was never carved in an attempt to produce taper in the trunk. The chop was done at an angle, but is still a blunt cut. In addition, the leader is not even straight up, it is at probably a 45 degree angle from the trunk. It doesn't appear to have had much training with any of the branches either.

The nursery stock are in 5 gallon containers. The average height of the 1/2 dozen they have is 7-8 feet tall, and 3/4 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter.

The mature tree is $320.00 + $215.00 shipping and the nursery stock are $39.99 each and a 240 mile drive one way.

What are some of the pros and cons of each in your opinion? Is the mature tree even worth what they are asking if it needs work?

Thanks in advance for your guidance!

Terri

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Terri

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