America's uber-rich are having 'trophy trees' transported to their properties Large, old and aesthetically-pleasing trees have become a new status symbol for the wealthy Much like original artworks, the tees are one-of-a-kind objects that allow their owner to distinguish themselves and advance their status Miami-based landscaper Walter Acree has transported trees for the city's superrich, who can pay up to a quarter of a million dollars Acree has worked with celebrities including Enrique Iglesias to move trees onto the grounds of his Miami mansion; however most of his clients are anonymous financiers flush with cash