Mature tree transplanting techniques

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Tree Transplanting techniques for mature trees It’s very easy to transplant a small tree from one location to another but the problem occurs when you need to transplant a big tree. Big tree moving is not an easy task and cannot be accomplished alone; you need to take support of a team of experienced persons who can help you to transplant your big tree to another location wherever you want. In the process of tree transplanting, most of the trees lose about 90 percent of its root system. Ultimately it reduces the capacity of up taking water and nutrients which are mandatory for their survival. So it’s recommended that you take a great care while transplanting your tree from one location to another. Some most useful techniques for successful tree transplanting: 1) First of all decide whether the tree is capable enough to be transplanted or not. Every tree doesn’t have the same capability of transplanting the tree transplanting process depends upon the size of the tree and species of the tree as well. You should consult a professional arborist who can help you to satisfy all these conditions. 2) Should choose the size of the rootball properly. The tree should be in multiplication of 10 from its caliper, suppose you have 7’’ caliper of your tree than you will require at least 70” of rootball so that the tree can survive. 3) Should consult a big tree moving company which is highly experienced and offer reliable services. Transplanting a mature tree is not an easy task because it requires proper machinery as well as a team of expert peoples who can take a great care of your mature tree. If you personally don’t know any good Tree Removal company, you can also take help from nursery or from a local cooperative extension agent. 4) Take a great care while you are preparing your mature tree for transplanting. The trees which have never been moved from its original location may have improper root systems because of the irregularities of its surroundings and such trees’ root pruning should be started before 1 year. 5) You must prepare your new site location where you want to transplant your tree. There are some key points which must be considered while preparing the site. First of all you


need to check for the soil quality and the depth of the soil. There must be a proper drainage system available there. 6) We must give after planting care to the trees because newly planted trees must be maintained with a view to successful tree relocation. The pruning process totally depends upon the strength and health of the tree. These are all the most useful techniques which must be followed while transplanting big tree.

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