Why wouldn't you transplant in Spring? And in Coastal NH the first frost is
around mid October and the ground is frozen solid by Jan 1 (or before). Is
that enough time for the tree to set new roots?

Thanks again.

"animaux" wrote in message
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I would do it right before or right after first frost. That way the tree
can
develop new root structures over the winter without losing its ability to
uptake
water. Make sure you do water it all winter if it doesn't rain or if no
snow
melts.

Start now by taking a sharp shooter or sharp shovel and cutting around the
tree
at the drip line to prune the roots. Before it gets too cold and the
ground too
hard and wet, dig the hole. Fill it with fallen leaves till you are ready
to
transplant. Do not fill anything back with the natural soil you remove
and make
sure you dig a jagged hole with no smooth sides. Also make sure when you
plant
it that you do not plant it too deeply. It is always better to be planted
an
inch or two high in the hole than deeply.

I don't recommend transplanting trees in spring.

Victoria


On Wed, 3 Sep 2003 15:32:48 -0400, "Toonartist"
opined:

I have a Redbud that's been growing for the past couple years in my
garden
(I got it as a "stick" from the Arbor Day foundation). It's about 6 feet
tall now and I want to transplant it.

When is the best time to transplant? I would think late winter/early
spring,
but I have also heard late fall when the leaves drop. Any advice would be
appreciated.

I live in Zone 5b / coastal NH.

Thanks in advance.