Transplanting an 8-Ft Blue Spruce in September (Zone 5)

Fall Moving Window for Evergreens

Evergreens need 6 weeks before ground freeze to regrow roots. In Zone 5, September is the last chance.

Root Ball & Hole

• Ball: 9–12 in. wide per inch trunk diameter; 6 in. deep per inch.
• Hole: 2× ball width, same depth. Backfill with topsoil.
• Mulch: 3 in. pine straw, not touching trunk.

Critical

Keep ball intact, moist, shaded. Water 1 in. weekly until freeze. Stake if windy. No fertilizer until spring.