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Transplanting Volunteer Oak Seedlings Successfully

Distinguishing Acorn Seedlings from Root Suckers for Transplanting

Dig to check: acorn seedlings have independent roots; suckers connect to parent's roots. Transplant acorn seedlings in February with 12-inch root ball (12-inch deep). New hole twice as wide, backfill with topsoil, mulch, water weekly. Suckers won't survive transplanting.

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