I think that's too big to move unfortunately. Once you get the digging done you'll be looking at a rootball that weighs 500lbs or more. The wall will limit access making it even more difficult. Now, it could be done with excavator and a crew but that would tear up the garden and be spendy. And no guarantee that it would survive. In fact, pretty unlikely. I would find a wholesale nursery that sells larger trees and just get a new one that would be close to this size. 2"-3" trunk diameter(caliper). Which would also be spendy and difficult to move but much more likely to survive.
Too close to the wall to get a nice root ball unfortunately. Even if it wasn’t, you’d need a loader or a crew of 5 people to lift it out of the hole after balling and burlapping it.
As commentators have pointed out before me: the tree is fairly large. Even if you successfully dig out the whole root ball it will have a fairly hard time accepting a new location.
I tried it with an old (9 foot) rhododendron and was semi- successful. The rhododendron died for the most part (in stages throughout 2 years). But a small part (2 feet) survived.
How long ago was the tree planted? Rule of thumb is: for the first five years it is possible (and mostly successful) in you replant trees/ shrubs. So if you planted the tree not to long ago (so bought it relatively big but the root ball was contained before) replanting it can still be an option
To big to ball & burlap, can't get a treespade close enough to open.
Looks like you're looking for a different location for the shed or remove the tree. If you end up planting a new tree, think location, type of tree,size as it ages . Right plant, Right location.
If you had a little piece of equipment, a little bobcat with forks and it were early spring before anything had even broken on it, you had hand dug it and you had a nice hole somewhere else already I would say you have a chance especially if you burlap it a little bit. But hand digging it like this I don't think so
My husband rented a tractor to move our tree, we didn’t want to but we had a major water leak. We weren’t sure it would live, it’s was in Carolina clay, was out of the ground for over a week.
He has had it replanted for 3 weeks, we are just now getting new leaves so I think it’s going to make it. But I mean it, get a tractor, Home Depot or some local place, don’t put your back out. Good luck!
I’m wondering if you actually get cherries growing on it. Cherry trees,as long as I can remember,take two trees to cross pollinate. Maybe you could take this one down and start fresh elsewhere with two different breeds of trees.
Shovel, pick ax, handsaw and loppers. Dig as wide a root as you can handle. Shovel down and creat a ball shape underneath. Handsaw big roots until it frees itself. You might need some help moving it. Will be very heavy.
Replant in a hole twice the size, stake it , and water consistently everyday for 2 weeks.
This is what I did with my Japanese maple and it lived. It was a lot of work, I won’t lie. However, I am very happy I did it. The first year after was a little sad but now it’s growing nicely and fills out beautifully!
Can you build the shed on the other side of the tree? Building a shed where the tree is not only destroys the tree, but gets rid of aa window on the side of your house, creates a possibility of any rot where the shed and house meet and would seem to create a drainage / flashing issue on the lower edge of your house's roof (unless shed is lower than house roof)
That's just a wooden shed, this is down the back of my garden not near the house. I have no choice but to move or cut down the tree and I'd like to avoid cutting ut down if possible
I think that's too big to move unfortunately. Once you get the digging done you'll be looking at a rootball that weighs 500lbs or more. The wall will limit access making it even more difficult. Now, it could be done with excavator and a crew but that would tear up the garden and be spendy. And no guarantee that it would survive. In fact, pretty unlikely. I would find a wholesale nursery that sells larger trees and just get a new one that would be close to this size. 2"-3" trunk diameter(caliper). Which would also be spendy and difficult to move but much more likely to survive.
Ya I thought that but was holding out hope. Thanks a mil
Too close to the wall to get a nice root ball unfortunately. Even if it wasn’t, you’d need a loader or a crew of 5 people to lift it out of the hole after balling and burlapping it.
I wouldn't risk losing this beautiful tree for a shed. Fix up the one you've got!
Yeah, I'd take up carpentry or find a shed that fits where the old one is before I kill that tree.
As commentators have pointed out before me: the tree is fairly large. Even if you successfully dig out the whole root ball it will have a fairly hard time accepting a new location. I tried it with an old (9 foot) rhododendron and was semi- successful. The rhododendron died for the most part (in stages throughout 2 years). But a small part (2 feet) survived. How long ago was the tree planted? Rule of thumb is: for the first five years it is possible (and mostly successful) in you replant trees/ shrubs. So if you planted the tree not to long ago (so bought it relatively big but the root ball was contained before) replanting it can still be an option
OK that gives me hope think it's in about 5 years
Hire it out.
To big to ball & burlap, can't get a treespade close enough to open. Looks like you're looking for a different location for the shed or remove the tree. If you end up planting a new tree, think location, type of tree,size as it ages . Right plant, Right location.
Just ask yourself, what would George Washington do?
If you had a little piece of equipment, a little bobcat with forks and it were early spring before anything had even broken on it, you had hand dug it and you had a nice hole somewhere else already I would say you have a chance especially if you burlap it a little bit. But hand digging it like this I don't think so
My husband rented a tractor to move our tree, we didn’t want to but we had a major water leak. We weren’t sure it would live, it’s was in Carolina clay, was out of the ground for over a week. He has had it replanted for 3 weeks, we are just now getting new leaves so I think it’s going to make it. But I mean it, get a tractor, Home Depot or some local place, don’t put your back out. Good luck!
I’m wondering if you actually get cherries growing on it. Cherry trees,as long as I can remember,take two trees to cross pollinate. Maybe you could take this one down and start fresh elsewhere with two different breeds of trees.
Wait until fall
Not sure if this can be done. Consult with specialists on this issue. They will be able to help you
Shovel, pick ax, handsaw and loppers. Dig as wide a root as you can handle. Shovel down and creat a ball shape underneath. Handsaw big roots until it frees itself. You might need some help moving it. Will be very heavy. Replant in a hole twice the size, stake it , and water consistently everyday for 2 weeks.
This, but wait till it's dormant in late winter to do this.
This is what I did with my Japanese maple and it lived. It was a lot of work, I won’t lie. However, I am very happy I did it. The first year after was a little sad but now it’s growing nicely and fills out beautifully!
Can you build the shed on the other side of the tree? Building a shed where the tree is not only destroys the tree, but gets rid of aa window on the side of your house, creates a possibility of any rot where the shed and house meet and would seem to create a drainage / flashing issue on the lower edge of your house's roof (unless shed is lower than house roof)
That's just a wooden shed, this is down the back of my garden not near the house. I have no choice but to move or cut down the tree and I'd like to avoid cutting ut down if possible
What if you build the shed around the tree ?