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Transplanting Cedar of Lebanon: High Risk, Consult Expert

Difficult Transplant

Cedar of Lebanon is notoriously difficult to transplant. Moving a 3.5 ft tree in late November is risky.

Expert Referral

Consult tree expert Jim Hyland (U.S. Forestry Service) via Home/Gardening > Trees > Trees for specialized techniques or alternative timing (e.g., containerize over winter).

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