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Can You Transplant a Tree? What to Know Before You Move One

By Supreme Tree Solutions |

A young tree with its root ball dug out, ready to move

A lot of trees can be moved. Not all of them. Here's what decides it.

Size is the big one

Younger, smaller trees handle a move a lot better than big established ones. A bigger tree loses more of its roots when it's dug up, and that makes it harder to recover.

Timing matters

The best time to move a tree is when it's dormant. Early spring before the leaves come out, or fall after they drop.

The new spot matters too

Pick a spot with enough room to grow and the right amount of sun for that kind of tree. Otherwise you'll be moving it again in a few years.

Aftercare

A transplanted tree needs steady watering through its first season while the roots get established.

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Text us a photo. We'll tell you straight if it can be transplanted or if it's too big.

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