Transplanting trees

Kelly Dore
by Kelly Dore
When is a good time to transplant an oak tree and apple trees?
  9 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 29, 2015
    I would recommend transplanting your trees in early spring to allow more time for the root structure to readapt. Although many gardeners think fall is the best time it depends on where you are located.
  • Elaine Freimuth Elaine Freimuth on Sep 29, 2015
    I would think in fall!
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 29, 2015
    Elaine I did research on this for kelly location.
  • Christine King Christine King on Sep 29, 2015
    right before it starts raining in the fall when the weather is cool. then it gets to start growing its roots all winter. I always plant in the fall.
  • Billie Billie on Sep 29, 2015
    I agree with the fall planting, be sure it gets plenty of water weekly.
  • Patty S Patty S on Sep 30, 2015
    My question first is: are you transplanting one that you are digging up from your own yard or is it one from a nursery in a container? Fall is best if it is from a nursery...that is why nurseries bring in new loads of trees and shrubs in the fall. Spring is best when removing it from the ground to relocate it.
  • Gma Kirk Gma Kirk on Sep 30, 2015
    Actually, late winter is best- the tree is dormant, less likely to experience shock. Also, dig the place it will go first. The less time it is out of the ground, the better!
  • 360 Sod (Donna Dixson) 360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Sep 30, 2015
    I agree with Gma Kirk, best time to transplant is fall after the leaves fall off. Billie also offers great advice to pay attention to the water even in the fall and winter they will need your attention on a new transplant.
  • Jilljhbg Jilljhbg on Sep 30, 2015
    check with your local County extension agent, They have all the info. for your area.