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Liquidambar Transplant: Winter Dormant Season Only

Move 10-foot liquidambar in January-March only. Taproot requires large root ball (48" wide, 24" deep for 4" trunk).

Transplant Specifications

Timing: Dormant season (Jan-Mar)
Root ball: 12" width per trunk inch, 6" depth per inch
Hole: 2x ball size, quality backfill
Mulch: 4" max
Orientation: Direction irrelevant

Taproot Management

Small taproot present—sever cleanly at ball depth
Prune circling roots
Liquidambar resprouts well from root cuts

Detailed transplant guide here. Winter move maximizes survival for this taprooted species.

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