Posted by Tom C on September 08, 19101 at 20:00:59:
In Reply to: Transplanting an Oak Tree posted by Eric Hall on September 05, 19101 at 19:19:28:
:I have an oak tree approximately 1" to
: 1 1/4" in diameter and 7' tall.
: I would like to know about transplanting this
: tree
Before leaves open in the spring is when you want
to transplant your oak. Dig a hole big enough to
put a 10 gallon can into. Take as many roots as
will fit into your new hole with the oak when you
dig it up. This is a full days work in heavy soil.
Do water it in well, add supplimental water every
week. Do not add fertilizer in the hole. If you
simply must fertilize use 10-10-10 on your lawn.
Compost on your lawn works fine too.
Mulch and stake out an area to keep the mower
away from your new transplant.