Moving a live oak tree

[drbonner]

What is the diameter of the tree 4.5 feet above the ground? You will need to have a root ball 12" wide for every 1" diameter tree. For example, a tree with a 5" diameter at 4.5' from the ground needs a 60" wide root ball. You can get away with slightly less on live oaks. This is the absolute worst time of year to move a tree though. I would spade them from November-December.

I was just out in the yard picking up limbs, mowing, etc. when I was thinking about it. I'm aware they have to be move when dormant.

at the base it's probably a 12-14" trunk. At 4.5' it has already branched so the main trunk would probably be 10-12" if I had to guess.

[Sackett]

I was just out in the yard picking up limbs, mowing, etc. when I was thinking about it. I'm aware they have to be move when dormant.

at the base it's probably a 12-14" trunk. At 4.5' it has already branched so the main trunk would probably be 10-12" if I had to guess.

You'll get sticker shock when you get an estimate.

[canny]

If you think it’s too close then removing it poses a high risk of damaging the roots of surrounding trees. May be better to either leave it or cut it down. Better to lose 1 than risk losing others due to the removal process, and even then there is no guarantee it will survive.


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[Sparkles]

You'll get sticker shock when you get an estimate.

How big of a root ball to they need to take with a caliper that’s size?
It’s gotta be 8’-10’ no?


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[drbonner]

You'll get sticker shock when you get an estimate.

I felt like that'd be the case.

[gfulton]

You'll get sticker shock when you get an estimate.

Live oaks are worth a lot of money for a future sell.

[tigerscowboy]

Might be more cost effective to start with a new 6" caliper live oak spade planted tree. ~$600 outside of Houston up to about 40 miles out.

[Sackett]

Might be more cost effective to start with a new 6" caliper live oak spade planted tree. ~$600 outside of Houston up to about 40 miles out.

6" Live Oak for $600? Please send me the info.

[tigerscowboy]

6" Live Oak for $600? Please send me the info.

Drymala Trees. Far West outside of Houston. (That's a contractor price)