We are asked pretty frequently throughout the year if we can transplant trees or shrubs for clients.
Sometimes its out of necessity, other times its just to free up some space in a crowded bed. It might even be that you just don’t like the look of where your tree or shrub is planted.
Whatever the case may be, you need to know that transplanting is always risky. To minimize the risk, right now is THE BEST time to do any transplanting.
Any time you transplant a tree or shrub you will be cutting into its root system, that is inevitable. Cutting into a plants root system when it is actively growing will significantly increase the risk of the plant shocking and dying.
Waiting until the plant is dormant and not actively growing will significantly reduce that risk.
Transplanting is not a simple as just digging and moving. There is some technique involved that will change depending on the plant, so make sure you do plenty of research beforehand to know what you are dealing with.
Whatever you do, don’t put it off, do it now!
