Transplanting a Fast-Growing Paulownia Tree

Paulownia planted at 6", now 4 ft tall, needs moving away from water meters.

Timing

• Spring: After frost, before leaf-out.
• Fall: After color change, before ground freeze.

Procedure

1. Prepare new hole first (2x root ball).
2. Dig with soil ball: Width = 9-12" per inch trunk diameter; Depth = 6" per inch diameter.
3. Example: 2" trunk → 18-24" wide, 12" deep ball.
4. Protect roots with moist burlap/polyethylene.
5. Minimize wind/sun exposure.
6. Plant at grade, backfill with good soil, mulch 3" (not on trunk).

Deciduous trees only move successfully with intact root ball.