Transplanting and Training a Young Maple Near House

Staking for Upright Growth

Stake the tree until it supports itself. Use proper staking techniques: Dayton Nursery Guide.

Branches will appear naturally as the tree matures. No action needed.

Move in spring (after frost, before leaf-out) or fall (after color change, before freeze).
Root ball: 9–12″ wide, 6″ deep per inch trunk diameter.
New hole twice root ball size; backfill with quality soil; mulch 3″.

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