Transplanting Globe Blue Spruce & Scots Pine: Fall or Early Spring

Timing & Technique for Established Conifers

Globe blue spruce (5 yrs) and Scots pine (2.5 yrs) need:

When

• Early fall (6+ weeks before freeze) – preferred.
• Early spring (before bud break) – acceptable.

Root Ball

Width = 9–12″ per inch trunk diameter; Depth = 6″ per inch. Wrap in wet burlap; lace with twine.

Planting

• Pre‑dig hole 2× ball width, same depth.
• Backfill with good topsoil.
• Mulch 3″; water 1″/week.