This presentation or document is useful to know what steps required for the process of tree transplanting.

2. • Only trees with good conformation and free
of pests are selected and irrigated for a
period to bring them out of drought stress.
• Then minimal pruning is to be done for the
natural branch structure.
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3. • The root pruning is done in a stage sequence of
2 – 4 events to allow the tree for recovering
from the shock of cutting its roots.
• The root pruning is done in the shape of the
tree – spaded root ball or in the proper box size
ensuring that all roots initiated by the root
pruning process will be harvested when the
tree is transplanted.
• This staged process takes from 3-12 months.
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4. • Root regeneration hormones and
protective substances are applied to insure
a healthy root system.
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5. • Special slings and pulleys are used to pull in
the branches to legal highway dimensions, as
well as proper trapping, and support of the
trunk during transit to prevent stress on the
root ball.
• Trees delivered in the tree spade have a
completely intact root ball that is a big aid to
survival.
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6. • By utilizing the described process we are able to have a 98%+
survival rate.
• There is a misconception that field grown trees need to be held
in the boxes for a year or more before you are sure they will
survive.
• In fact, once few months are passed any significant transplant
shock is evident and is best for the tree to be replanted.
• In very rare cases the tree shows a lot of stress and shock after
boxing, these trees are held in the nursery or replanted until
they recover.
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