Transplanting hemlock trees
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Transplanting hemlock trees
I have a spot near the edge of my property where I would like to put 2-3 hemlock trees. My lot contains a lot of trees and there are several 3 foot hemlock trees in the woods of my lot. They are healthy albeit small with few branches due to hardly any sunlight.
Is it possible to transplant these trees to the edge of my property? Is it possible to dig up a hemlock or does its root structure really spread out? I would assume it would be better to do this transplant in spring instead of a couple months before winter. Also, the trees which get no sun now would get a 1/2 day of sun (morning to just after noon) - would that be a problem for the tree to adjust to?
Thanks for any advice!
Is it possible to transplant these trees to the edge of my property? Is it possible to dig up a hemlock or does its root structure really spread out? I would assume it would be better to do this transplant in spring instead of a couple months before winter. Also, the trees which get no sun now would get a 1/2 day of sun (morning to just after noon) - would that be a problem for the tree to adjust to?
Thanks for any advice!
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09-02-06, 11:22 AM
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Hemlocks are great trees. One of my favorites for privacy screening. They transplant relatively well. I agree that you don't want to do it near winter. Early fall or spring would be good. Use the rule of 1" of trunk equals 1foot of rootball to be dug and you should be fine. Slide it onto a tarp and drag it to the new site. They get to be a good size so be mindful of their potential spread where you put them. I have mine about 10-15ft off the property line so as not to encroach into my neighbors yard. Also, hemlocks are one of the few conifers that do well in shaded areas. They don't need full sunlight to thrive.
Good Luck
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Good Luck
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#3
09-02-06, 11:28 AM
Hi Hammylinky,
You can transplant your hemlocks, but they are fussy once transplanted and you will have to be diligent with watering just right. This site has lots of helpful info on Tsuga canadensis - Eastern hemlock aka Canadian hemlock.
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/TSUCANA.pdf
Here's how to b&b the rootball, transplant, how tree roots grow, mulch and water.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WO017
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/Garden/02926.html
http://www.freeplants.com/how_to_ball_and_burlap_dig_plant.htm
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/planting/planting.htm
http://www.arborday.org/trees/video/howtoplant.cfm
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/mulching.aspx
http://www.mdvaden.com/watering.shtml
Newt
You can transplant your hemlocks, but they are fussy once transplanted and you will have to be diligent with watering just right. This site has lots of helpful info on Tsuga canadensis - Eastern hemlock aka Canadian hemlock.
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/TSUCANA.pdf
Here's how to b&b the rootball, transplant, how tree roots grow, mulch and water.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WO017
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/Garden/02926.html
http://www.freeplants.com/how_to_ball_and_burlap_dig_plant.htm
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/planting/planting.htm
http://www.arborday.org/trees/video/howtoplant.cfm
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/mulching.aspx
http://www.mdvaden.com/watering.shtml
Newt
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09-02-06, 04:09 PM
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Thanks for the good advice. Glad to hear I can transplant them. I think I will wait until spring just to be safe.
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09-02-06, 07:39 PM
You are very welcome! I would recommend you do it in the fall instead of spring. Gives the roots time to establish before the dry summer. Fall and winter tend to be wetter.
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point of disagreement. IMO early spring after last frost is best time. Winter is hard on transplants and I think you'll have better luck in Spring. Keep them watered well through dry spells during the summer and you should do fine. Just make sure to get as much rootball as your back can handle.
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