{"id":22136,"date":"2023-10-25T16:05:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=22136"},"modified":"2023-10-25T16:05:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:05:11","slug":"how-to-transplant-a-cherry-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/how-to-transplant-a-cherry-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Transplant A Cherry Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Transplanting a cherry tree is an involved process that requires expertise, planning and care in order to ensure successful reestablishment of the tree in its new location. Cherry trees are mini-fruit trees, usually lasting several years, and transplanting them is the perfect way to generate healthy and vibrant trees. The best time to transplant a cherry tree is in the winter or early spring, when the tree is dormant and there is no risk of frost. Transplanting a cherry tree during this period will increase its chances of survival.<\/p>\n

When transplanting a cherry tree, it is important to properly prepare it for the new soil. Before digging up the tree, a gardener should prune it in order to reduce the amount of foliage exposed to the shock of transplantation. When pruning the cherry tree, a gardener must remember to minimize the total foliage by one third its original amount. This will’t only shock the tree less, but will also allow more energy to be directed to root formation.<\/p>\n

When transplanting a cherry tree, a gardener will want to ensure that the new location is adequate for it. A cherry tree should be planted in lively soil with proper drainage, plenty of air and enough sunshine. Additionally, it must be sheltered from wind and frost damage. The cherry tree should also be protected from pests and animals, such as rabbits and deer.<\/p>\n

Transplanting a cherry tree requires great care in the digging process. First, a circle that is approximately two feet in diameter from the trunk of the tree should be traced. This circle serves as a beginning guide for digging up the cherry tree. Once the hole is marked, the gardener should begin to excavate the soil around the tree, making sure to go at least two feet deep and three feet wide, so that the roots of the tree can be extracted and separated from the soil. The gardener must take care not to cut or damage any large roots of the tree, as this can harm the tree and its survival.<\/p>\n