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Transplanting Trees and Shrubs

Procedures for digging, planting, and after-care of transplanted woody plants.

This online factsheet describes the proper steps for transplanting trees and shrubs. The optimal time of year, site conditions, and other factors affecting transplant success are discussed, including a brief list of woody plant species and their respective tolerance to transplant shock. There is also a section on techniques for transplanting large trees.

Authors
B. Harsel, M. Jackson, L. Fornes

Date Published
July 1998

Publisher

North Dakota State University Extension Service

Fargo, ND

Attachments and Links

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Publication Number
F-1147

Resource Type
Manual/Guide/Workbook

Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet

Funding Source
University/College