Moving Large Cypress Trees: Fall Timing and Root Ball Size

Identification First

Take a cutting to local nursery for ID (likely Leyland or Italian cypress).

Moving 7–8 ft Trees

1. Wait for fall cool-down.
2. Dig root ball as large as manageable.
3. New holes: 1.5× root ball size.
4. Amend backfill with granular fertilizer.
5. Water until ground freezes.