[nitescapes]

I am in need of some advice from those of you that are good with trees.

I have a well established Maple. It is a approx. 8 inch x approx 18 to 20 feet. I will tryt to post a pic in awhile to give you a little better idea.

My problem is this. I am getting ready to start a 3400 sf addition. I know that where this tree is located that it is in the immed. way and will end up being damaged at some point.

I need to move it since it has to be my favorite tree on the property at the moment. I do not want to see it damaged.

My question is this.. how will a well stablished tree handle being moved if at all... and also I would really like to put the tree back in the same approx area when construction is complete if that is possible. If not then I have another spot that I can put it in and will be fine there if you do not think that it can handle being moved twice.

Any help will be great guys!!


Justin

[jasoncg]

Hi, I am an Intergrated Pest Monitor Manager for a major tree company. Trees of that size can be moved but it will greatly stress the tree. Great care will be needed in moving and re-establishing the tree, but it can be done successfully with good results. Depending on the circumstance of the tree there may also be other options. Call a tree company that has a certified arborist, most companies will send one out for free giving you your options.

[GroundKprs]

And do not expect a tree of that size to show a normal growth rate after a move. The larger a tree is, the longer it takes to recover from the stress of a move. If you move a 10 yo tree and a 15 yo tree of the exact same species, they are distinctly different sizes. But 10 years after the move, they will likely be very similar in size, because the older tree took so much longer to recover and resume normal growth.

[NC Lawnscapes]

Ill second having a tree company come out and move it for you because they will have the equipment to handle the job but if it is at all possible to wait till fall then that would be best if not do it like yesterday

[GLAN]

tree would need to be root pruned first.......1/3 at a tiime..maybe can get away with 1/2 at a time.

1/3 in spring. 1/3 in fall.........Final 1/3 in spring.......move that fall

[trees]

You need to keep cost in mind. It would be easiest to move the tree with a 90" spade, which makes a GIGUNDOUS hole, then a second time to get it back. At $300 - $400 a pop (or more depending on your market), it might just be easiest to take your chances and see how it comes through the construction, or sacrifice the tree and replace. Hand digging would probably cost 2x that much.

We do a lot of specimen trees and while root-pruning is best, with a big enough spade it can be done while the tree is dormant. You're in zone 7 so that doesn't leave much time...

[Lanelle]

I agree that if there is decent access to the site, using a large spade is a good way to go. I know of several people in the area that have large spades. Send me a message if you are interested in contacting any of them. Also, using a root stimulant can help the tree get re-established.

[GLAN]

Check these sites out and then decide what you want to do...

http://treemoving.com/
http://www.capitaltree.net/
http://www.davey.com/cgi-bin/display...section&id=472
http://www.treefind.com/tutorial.asp
http://www.holttreespades.com/prod02.htm
http://www.instantshade.com/services.asp

[nitescapes]

Lanelle,

I sent you a pm. in case you didnt get it you can drop me a email at nitescapes@earthlink.net I am interested in talking to you and your people.

Thanks
Justin

By the way guys thanks so much for the input. I will talk with one or two tree experts and get a price and see if they think that it can be done effectivly. If not then I will see about revamping some construction ideas or just taking it out and and replace it when I purchase the materials for the new install.. Once agin thanks for all the input.

Justin