The tree in this example is a 16 in. (41 cm) diameter Sugar Maple. This tree shades the landscaped back yard of a recently built home in an upscale residential neighborhood. The following ratings were used to appraise the value of this tree:
The replacement tree cost of a 4 in. tree is $600. The installation cost is $1,400. The unit tree cost is $46 per square inch ($600/13 = $46 per square inch, or as set by the regional committee).
Trunk Form Value: $6,400
Note: The figures in this example correspond to the color-coded Valuation tab above.