Tree spacing calculator
Answers the question: How many trees can I plant on my farm?
Use this tree calculator if you have a farm or a bigger property where you want to plant as many trees as possible. This calculator also calculates the total cost of planting the trees.
Results
If you plant trees to earn the most per square meter you have available, then the distance between the trees is important. Different tree types such as oak, spruce, and fir have different planting distances, while the earning potential of these plants varies widely. Keep this in mind as you determine the tree type to plant.
Our calculations
At Calculatorian, we are keen to share our knowledge, be transparent and open to feedback. Here are the calculations used to create this calculator. If you find an error or deficiency, contact us and we'll fix it in an instant!
Number of trees was calculated like this:
Total treen cost was calculated like this:
Tree density was calculated like this:
Variables used in this formula
Depending on your choice when selecting tree type a constant is applied as the variable s in the formula.
| Tree type | s |
|---|---|
| Apple tree | 9.1 |
| Alder tree | 2.04 |
| American Beech | 6.1 |
| American Chestnut | 8.5 |
| American Elm | 6.1 |
| European Beech | 7.1 |
| Black Cherry | 5.5 |
| Black Locust tree | 7.3 |
| Black Walnut | 9.1 |
| Common Juniper | 1.83 |
| Cottonwood | 6.4 |
| Douglas Fir | 4.9 |
| Dutch Elm | 7.3 |
| Eucalyptus | 7.6 |
| Hornbeam Tree | 4.6 |
| Hybrid Poplar | 4.6 |
| Linden tree | 7.6 |
| Loblolly Pine tree | 3.66 |
| Mahogany | 7.6 |
| Maple Tree | 7.6 |
| Norway Spruce | 3.05 |
| Paper Birch | 5.2 |
| Pear Tree | 6.1 |
| Red Oak | 7 |
| Rowan & Mountain ash | 7 |
| Scots Pine tree | 4.9 |
| Red Cedar | 5.5 |
| White Oak | 8 |
| White Pine | 6.1 |
| Weeping willow tree | 9.1 |
| Yellow Birch | 6.4 |