Transplanting 10-ft Red Maple in Spring

Friend's 10-ft red maple, planted 1 year ago, to be dug and moved in spring. Asks for best method.

Good Timing

Spring transplant acceptable.

Procedure

• Root ball: 9-12" wide, 6" deep per inch trunk diameter.
• Protect roots with moist burlap/plastic.
• New hole: 2x rootball size, same depth.
• Mulch 3" organic.
• Water well.

Minimize root exposure; work quickly.