A proverb says: You don't transplant an old tree! But with our tips and a little perseverance, transplanting the tree shouldn't be a problem.
Tip 1:
Smaller trees can easily be transplanted with a spade. In the case of very large trees, on the other hand, you should always call in a specialist company with the appropriate equipment.
Tip 2:
In a larger radius around the tree you first have to cut off the roots so that you can later lift the tree out of the ground.
The radius depends of course on the tree size. The tree crown is an indication of the size. The radius should be about the same size.
Tip 3:
The ideal time for cutting off roots is late summer - from August to September, depending on the weather.
Tip 4:
You must then fill the ditch that is created all around when cutting off the roots (the width varies depending on the size of the tree) with compost and over a water heavily for a long period of time. As a result, new fine roots soon form again, which the tree urgently needs to survive in its new location.
Tip 5:
This way you have to take care of the tree for about a year. On hot summer days you can use bark mulch to help keep the moisture in the root area. Simply pile up bark mulch around the ditch and water well several times.
Tip 6:
You can then transplant the tree in the following late summer. To ensure that the branches are less damaged during transport, you should always tie them together before moving them.
Tip 7:
Now you have to dig a large planting hole around the tree. The ditch should be slightly larger than when cutting off the roots. Be very careful when digging, because this is the only way to avoid damaging as many of the fine roots.
Tip 8:
The size of the planting hole is now decisive for the new location. Where you want to move the tree, the new hole must be the same size. Then insert the root ball and fill the planting hole with compost. Compact slightly and water properly.
In the next few days and weeksyou must water the newly transplanted tree regularly and extensively.
Tip 9:
It is best to drive in stakes around the tree. You can now attach the tree to this stabilization several times so that it can take root in peace. Natural ropes are suitable for fastening.
Tip 10:
Transplant the tree to a new location that has a completely different type of soil (soil), you should use a mixture of old and pile up new soil around the root ball.
Tip 11:
Shallow-rooted ones generally grow back more easily than deep-rooted ones. Which is why deep-rooting plants have to be constantly monitored during the growth phase. This is the only way you can react quickly to growth problems - possibly also call in a specialist company.