moving trees

MELOC · #21 04/02/07, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave S.

I would avoid trimming any branches off of the tree, unless they are damaged. Now that you have reduced the rootball, and thus the strorage capacity of the tree, you need all the leaves you can get, after all that is where the tree converts sunlight into chlorophyll. Cutting off branches reduces the trees ability to rebuild its root system.

Dave

i have heard differing opinions on that. some feel a tree needs root mass to support canopy growth. if you reduce the rootball, you should reduce the canopy.

vicker · #22 04/03/07, 08:26 PM

Yes, with most plants you want to prune when you transplant. First you root prune, then when you transplant you prune the unwanted and unhealthy growth. I don't think you need too worry much with cedars though. Your main concern should be water and a good hole with good soil.