May 17, 2025
Trees can be worth a fortune! From sacred bonsais to legendary giants, here are 10 of the most expensive trees in the world and what makes them so valuable.
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A beautifully cultivated maple bonsai can cost between ₹8.35 lakh to ₹41.75 lakh, depending on age, styling, and rarity. Historical specimens are valued even higher.
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The agarwood tree produces a rare resin used in perfumes. A single tree can yield resin worth ₹25 lakh to ₹83.5 lakh, making it extremely valuable.
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Famous for its fragrant heartwood, a mature sandalwood tree can be worth ₹16.7 lakh to ₹83.5 lakh, especially when harvested for essential oil.
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Ancient baobab trees are considered priceless. Some are over a thousand years old, and their ecological and cultural value can run into crores of rupees.
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This historic bonsai survived Hiroshima. While it’s priceless, similar heritage bonsais can sell for ₹2.5 crore to ₹8.3 crore in auctions.
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Highly prized for musical instruments, a mature African Blackwood tree can fetch ₹20.9 lakh to ₹25 lakh, making it one of the most expensive hardwoods.
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Rare Japanese maple trees with vibrant leaves and form can cost ₹4.2 lakh to ₹41.75 lakh, depending on species and aesthetics.
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Though not commercially sold, a giant Sequoia's value could run into ₹80 lakh to ₹8.3 crore due to its size, age, and ecological importance.
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Known for its water-resistant wood, a mature teak tree used in luxury furniture can be valued between ₹8.35 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
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A single mahogany tree can be worth ₹8.35 lakh to ₹12.5 lakh, especially when the timber is sustainably harvested and of premium quality.
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