I'm moving and want to take a tree

[Charman03]

So I planted one of my sln crabs in my yard this spring next to a few older crabs. We then just sold our house and are moving on July 13th. The tree is doing very well and I want to move it over to my orchard. What's everyone's thoughts on moving it right now?

 

[Charman03]

I'm going to move it.

 

[Tree Spud]

Sounds like you are impatient ... why not plant a new one of more when you are at the new place?

 

[Turkey Creek]

Biggest root ball you can manage and keep it damp you MIGHT have a chance.

 

[Native Hunter]

Biggest root ball you can manage and keep it damp you MIGHT have a chance.

Agreed, and I would provide some mid day shade the rest of the summer.

 

[Charman03]

Sounds like you are impatient ... why not plant a new one of more when you are at the new place?

Not really impatient, I plan on planting plenty at my new place, I just figured I could transplant the one I just planted this spring to another property where I already have a bunch of trees going. I lost a chestnut crab this year and this one would fill that spot nicely. I mean I'm 100% losing it when I move, so might as well take a chance and try to transplant. Worse case scenario is it doesn't take and I still lose it.

 

[aerospacefarmer]

That's a lot of work for one tree man!!!!!! Good luck. I think the amount of time and money you spend to move it will far exceed buying a new one or grafting one

 

[mikmaze]

how big is it? prune back the top to 1/3 its size, go for structure. The tree will have roots it sent out since spring, but will send out new, just dig a ball similar in size to when you planted it, should do fine.

 

[Tree Spud]

Not really impatient, I plan on planting plenty at my new place, I just figured I could transplant the one I just planted this spring to another property where I already have a bunch of trees going. I lost a chestnut crab this year and this one would fill that spot nicely. I mean I'm 100% losing it when I move, so might as well take a chance and try to transplant. Worse case scenario is it doesn't take and I still lose it.

Sorry, just looking at the 2 hours between both pots ..

As others have said, worst time of year to remove and transplant.

Just curious why you would risk one trees future? If we are planting to build for future generations, then we move forward and plant more ... karma would be to leave that tree for the next owner. You have given something and that will return to you ...

Just a rookie here after having only planted 25,000 plus trees ... I have always tried to leave the place I left, better that when I inherited it ... JMHO ... good luck ...

 

[James P. Bipps]

Leave it. Turn this situation into a win/win/win. For the tree, the new owner, and the new tree(s) you plant.

 

[huntall]

I'd just cut it down so the new owner couldn't have it.
Lol....just kidding. ..

 

[Charman03]

Well I ended up just leaving it at the house, mainly bc I got so busy doing other stuff. It will be nice to drive by in the future and know I left something there.

Anyways the new place is awesome. Deer and turkey in the yard, just peaceful and quiet out here. I plan to plant a few varieties next spring for the deer and the family to enjoy for years to come. Recommend me something that will look nice in the yard and be good for the deer and the family.

Thanks for all the input guys.

 

[Turkey Creek]

In all honestly we cant!:) You will need to plant a entire orchard to make us feel better!:D

 

[chummer]

I drove by my old house today and saw a towering white oak I planted as a 25' tree. I wished I could have brought it with me but I did get a smile as I admired what a great tree it has turned into. Someday in the future you will drive by and say "I planted that!"

 

[Charman03]

so just to update this thread a year later and rub a little salt in my wound, the dolgo crab apple from sln that i planted last year spring of 2016 in my old yard has a ton of apples on it this year and is growing better than any of my other trees from sln last year, much better actually. it really needs pruned badly not sure how i plan on addressing that one. But I was quite surprised to see how many apples it had from only planting it last year. Thought ant root took awhile to produce. I need to find some dolgos for next year.

 

[greyphase]

I've found that crabs on Antonovka produce much quicker than regular apple varieties.

 

[buckvelvet]

I've found that crabs on Antonovka produce much quicker than regular apple varieties.

Good to know Rick!

 

[Bowsnbucks]

I've found the same thing to be true as Rick did. ( post # 16 above ). Our SLN crabs only took 2 years to put on their first fruit. AWH was the first one to bear, and it's a helluva good tree.