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<blockquote data-quote="ohiosteve" data-source="post: 905031" data-attributes="member: 17303"><p>A good hoe operator can absolutely move trees with great success. A general rule of thumb is 12" of rootball per 1" of trunk diameter for example a 3" tree needs a 36" rootball. Most roots will be less than 16" deep unless they are white oaks which have a deep central Taproot which is important not to break. After the hoe digs them out trim the hanging roots with a sharp saw or pruners, make clean cuts. The most important thing is not to plant too deep. A couple inches above grade with good soil tapering to grade is best. Water the trees in heavily after you plant them. If you move them before the buds open up this spring that is the optimal time. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ohiosteve, post: 905031, member: 17303"] A good hoe operator can absolutely move trees with great success. A general rule of thumb is 12" of rootball per 1" of trunk diameter for example a 3" tree needs a 36" rootball. Most roots will be less than 16" deep unless they are white oaks which have a deep central Taproot which is important not to break. After the hoe digs them out trim the hanging roots with a sharp saw or pruners, make clean cuts. The most important thing is not to plant too deep. A couple inches above grade with good soil tapering to grade is best. Water the trees in heavily after you plant them. If you move them before the buds open up this spring that is the optimal time. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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