I live in the southern part of the texas panhandle. There is an
abundance of native honey mesquite trees here. My question is can
these trees be transplanted? One tree that I've had my eyes on has a
trunk that is roughly 4 inches in diameter.

It likely could be moved. However, a tree that size will require a tree
spade.

Out of curiosity, why would one living in Texas (I am from Texas) want
to go to the expense and trouble to move a mesquite? They are
relatively abundant and seedlings should be easy to find.

KLU

I was thinking that I would get a larger tree faster with the
transplant. I'm not against seedlings, and after doing some research I
see that they grow pretty fast with the right amount of water. Which
way would be the best. I do have access to some pretty heavy
equipment, so I don't think the large tree would be out of question.

I would go with a seedling or at least a younger tree. Mesquite are
also fairly short lived.

On 13 May 2006 12:25:35 -0700, wrote:

I live in the southern part of the texas panhandle. There is an
abundance of native honey mesquite trees here. My question is can
these trees be transplanted? One tree that I've had my eyes on has a
trunk that is roughly 4 inches in diameter.
A smaller transplant will get established quicker in the new site. It
will overtake teh larger transplant fairly quickly. Save your back
and plant a seedling.

k