Treestruck
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I have 3 japanese maple trees, 2 with feathery leaves, and 1 with smooth leaves. they are all about 3.5 feet tall and about as wide. I want to transplant them all and move them with me from Maryland to Massachusetts. I want them to survive and i need help. I am moving in less than 2 weeks and need advice:
Can I dig them up NOW and burlap them making sure I keep the roots intact of course? What is the best way to care for them while in this burlappesd state? How wide of a root ball do I need to maintain when digging them up? Since the trees are rather wide, is it o.k. to prune the branches back so as not to break them as they are? How much can I prune without a problem? I plan to tow them in a little u-haul attached to my car -- any advice on how best to preserve them while transporting them? Thanks so much for your help!
Can I dig them up NOW and burlap them making sure I keep the roots intact of course? What is the best way to care for them while in this burlappesd state? How wide of a root ball do I need to maintain when digging them up? Since the trees are rather wide, is it o.k. to prune the branches back so as not to break them as they are? How much can I prune without a problem? I plan to tow them in a little u-haul attached to my car -- any advice on how best to preserve them while transporting them? Thanks so much for your help!