How large of a rootball do I need when replanting a tree?
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 26, 2013Do you mean that the tree was planted too deep in the ground, Stacy? This is something you certainly want to take care, regardless of the type of winter you have. Fortunately, your tree is probably not that well established if only planted a year ago. I'd say the sooner the better in terms of timing. Here's a rough guide to rootball sizes, but basically bigger's better: https://sites.google.com/site/tnarboretum/Home/generic-rootball-size-guideHelpful Reply
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Stacy W on Mar 26, 2013Yes too deep. I will do it this weekend. Thanks.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 26, 2013Make sure you keep the soil moist after transplanting. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Kaelynne Aldrich on Apr 03, 2013And...don't pile up dirt or around the root flare either, too many people palnt the tree with dirt suround the trunk/base of the tree, then pack dirt around it. Make sure you tie it up for it to grow straight, but keep an eye on it,so the ties don't get embedded in the tree.Helpful Reply
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