How do I transplant a tree?
My friend is going to gather some redwood seedlings for me from a friends yard and send them to me in the mail. What is the best way to send the seedlings in the mail? What is the best way to keep them alive after they have been taken from the ground? She said each time she would tak them from the ground without disturbing roots, they would die. Any help?
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starshadow7@sbcg
12 Dec 2010
The most important factor in transplanting trees is moving them at the right time of year. Most deciduous trees are transplanted during their dormant season, when leaves are off the tree, spring or fall.
Fall – Once there are a couple hard freezes (temps below 32-degrees F), leaves are dropping, and the tree is entering dormancy.
Spring – Once deep frost has left the soil, but before the tree breaks bud and begins to leaf out.
There are several sites that have information on transplanting. I didn’t find any on dry or bare root mailing.
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf839709.tip.html
http://www.treeboss.net/transplanting_trees.htm
http://www.gardeningtipsnideas.com/2006/04/planting_a_giant_redwood_sequoia_tree.html