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12-02-2011, 09:59 AM
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Moving a Tree..
Anyone have an idea of about how big of a root ball I would need maintain to move a 15 to 20 ft pear tree? I plan to trim it back to about 10,or 12 ft before moving it but I know I need to keep as much of the original roots as possible.. the thing is its just me, and all by hand with no equipment to lift it.. The trunk is about 8 to 10 inches in diameter if that helps any..
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12-02-2011, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wjjones
Anyone have an idea of about how big of a root ball I would need maintain to move a 15 to 20 ft pear tree? I plan to trim it back to about 10,or 12 ft before moving it but I know I need to keep as much of the original roots as possible.. the thing is its just me, and all by hand with no equipment to lift it.. The trunk is about 8 to 10 inches in diameter if that helps any..
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NO! Just a big fat NO! on that one......... Besides.... If you went and moved it, you'd have to change your phone number and go into hiding again then move yourself....... (Rib Rib!)  Naw, I don't think on something that size, by hand, would be survivable, but that's just me................
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12-02-2011, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tractor beam
NO! Just a big fat NO! on that one......... Besides.... If you went and moved it, you'd have to change your phone number and go into hiding again then move yourself....... (Rib Rib!) Naw, I don't think on something that size, by hand, would be survivable, but that's just me................ |
Yep we want to put a fence between us, and the neighbors next door. I told them I like them, and have known them for awhile but I dont want to look at them everyday... .. They are good neighbors..But anyway I had thought the same thing just cut it, and be done with it..
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12-02-2011, 06:48 PM
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You could get one of those tree movers to do it but bajeeze it would cost plenty I'll bet.
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12-02-2011, 10:48 PM
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Make firewood and get a sapling and a rabbit. Put the bunny hutch near the tree. It will get big in a few years.
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12-03-2011, 05:19 AM
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Can't help :( my rule of thumb when it comes to spruce trees,one foot beon the farthest branch digging circle.
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12-03-2011, 06:42 AM
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12-11-2011, 10:01 AM
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Yep I saw that episode, and the one where they used a crane to lift one over a house into the backyard (Oak Tree) I think.. I think I will borrow my neighbors tractor, and use the FEL to lift it, and move it to the backyard.. It will take a day, or 2 to get it ready to move..  ..
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12-11-2011, 10:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tractor beam
You could get one of those tree movers to do it but bajeeze it would cost plenty I'll bet.
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We have a guy here local that moves trees but I bet its $$ to get him to do so.. I might get an estimate though just to see..
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12-11-2011, 07:55 PM
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Get a chainsaw and a new tree.
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12-11-2011, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry in OK
Get a chainsaw and a new tree.
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Naw! That'd be too easy! Walt loves a searing challenge.
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For strip-mined mountain's majesty above the asphalt plain.
America, America, man sheds his waste on thee,
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12-12-2011, 09:43 AM
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Naw! That'd be too easy! Walt loves a searing challenge. |
Yep I never met a tree that could beat me... ... ... .. Yet...  ..
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12-12-2011, 10:18 AM
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Walt,
I sucessfully transplanted a 7 foot Japanese Maple this last spring, but 8-10 inches is up there. Thomas has it. I went 1 foot past the the branch spread. Ammend the soil ALOT mulch it out the same distance and get a treegator to keep it watered.
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12-12-2011, 08:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry in OK
Get a chainsaw and a new tree.
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