Best method for transplanting trees other than spade.

[num83r13]

As the title suggests, what's the best method and machinery to move a number(4) of trees 100yds?

4 oak trees standing 20ft, 6-8" dia.

 

Carlisle, Borders area.

[farmer rod]

you can either hire in the proper guys which is probably the most reliable, but I moved one that size by digging round it and shovelling it up in the telehandler bucket, any success is more likely down to aftercare!

[10 Bears]

I have done a removal of a similar sized Cockspur Hawthorn using air-spading first, lifting with a small telehandler and a bit of manual handling to get it to the new site approx 100m away. Then at the new site, installed root anchorage, guy lines and irrigation. When I last saw it about 3 years ago (job done about 2010), it was growing well...

[Darrin Turnbull]

[Homegrown]

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The precursor to the Newman tree transplaner, still good for a small number of trees, we had one at Merristwood

[num83r13]

you can either hire in the proper guys which is probably the most reliable, but I moved one that size by digging round it and shovelling it up in the telehandler bucket, any success is more likely down to aftercare!

 

The location is inside an old victorian walled garden and access is an issue for a tree spade. I was thinking of using a mini digger to clear round the root ball and use a small manitou to then scoop up and move. Only moving a 100yds at best so would it be best to bag and string the root ball before moving or not?

[Darrin Turnbull]

The location is inside an old victorian walled garden and access is an issue for a tree spade. I was thinking of using a mini digger to clear round the root ball and use a small manitou to then scoop up and move. Only moving a 100yds at best so would it be best to bag and string the root ball before moving or not?

 

 

I think maybe you need help.

[num83r13]

I think maybe you need help.

 

Not me. We're only carrying out the tree work within the grounds. The moving of the trees is up to the head gardener, I'm just looking for suggestions for him.

 

Yes, the best method is to use professional help/equipment etc, but as ever it's all about the size of the clients wallet!

[Darrin Turnbull]

Not me. We're only carrying out the tree work within the grounds. The moving of the trees is up to the head gardener, I'm just looking for suggestions for him.

 

 

 

Yes, the best method is to use professional help/equipment etc, but as ever it's all about the size of the clients wallet!

 

 

I know what you mean , but it's a shame if they die.

[Gary Prentice]

It's not rocket science, there's an article in march's Arb journal. Best if you can prepare them for moving in advance though.