On Sep 28, 12:44�pm, wrote:
Just couple questions. �Should I wait for �leafs to fall off? �

No. Most oaks in northern climes hold their leaves all winter.

Why so deep
hole in new location, if root ball is 18" deep.
Thanks much....really do appreciate the help.

The planting hole should ideally be twice the dimensions of the root
ball so that there is plenty of room for adding arable amended soil.
Cramming the root ball right up against compacted soil will not allow
for new root growth to occur easily nor will it permit much air and
water to penetrate. You can get by with a small planting hole but the
larger the hole the better the chance for the tree to do well right
from the start.