What about pine, oak, maple and fruit trees?

Nov 28, Draw a circle on the soil around the pine tree about 18 inches out from the trunk, three months before transplanting time. Insert a sharp spade into the ground on. Sep 21, Transplant the pine tree in the early spring. Dig a hole approximately 12 inches in diameter for every inch of tree trunk diameter. Dig around the base of the pine tree gently. Dig at the same measurements that the transplant hole has been dug.

Use a pitchfork to dig up the pine tree to lessen damage to the tree's root system. Water the soil around the pine tree, to root depth, the day before removing it.

Use paint to mark the side of the tree that faces north, if you’ll be transplanting it. Dig it up by using the. Dec 08, Don't consider transplanting if you won't be able to provide water for the plant for at least the first year after transplanting.

Make sure the tree or shrub is a manageable size. Shrubs up to 3 feet tall and trees an inch or less in diameter (measured 6 inches above the soil level) can be moved without digging a solid root ball. Tree transplanting earns attention and respect. Relocating a tree is not an easy task, especially when it comes to moving mature trees.

Having the right tools and tree expertise ensures the survival of your tree during the transplanting process. Your local Davey team has the tree knowledge and equipment to handle the varying factors to safely and successfully transplant a tree.

Apr 30, Transplanting a tree seedling or sapling can be the most stressful time in its entire life. Moving a tree from its original comfort zone to a new location should be done under the right conditions. To replant in the same spot, dig a hole about twice the size of the sapling’s root base. Set the sapling in place, then fill the planting hole with good-quality garden soil. Add a layer of organic mulch, leaving a few inches of space around the trunk.

For best results, plant your sapling in the fall. Trees can be planted at other times of the.