- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Can I successfully relocate a 20' oak (5" dia)?
Posted on 1/16/16 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 1/16/16 at 4:40 pm
I have an oak tree that's about 20-25' tall and 5" diameter. Would it be possible to successfully relocate it about 100' away? Anyone ever accomplish this?
13
Posted on 1/16/16 at 4:43 pm to poochie
I think they have trucks for such things. Doubt it would be worth it to rent one, but if you've got the want, should be doable.
This post was edited on 1/16/16 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 1/16/16 at 4:44 pm to DownSouthDave
This is gonna be a hand shovel deal... My budget is $free.
Posted on 1/16/16 at 4:47 pm to poochie
Sounds like a pain in the arse, but I'm lazy.
Seems like roots would give you trouble. Can't hurt to try though.
Seems like roots would give you trouble. Can't hurt to try though.
Posted on 1/16/16 at 4:51 pm to poochie
Without a truck I'm gonna say no. A necessary rootball would weigh better than 2tons.
Fuggetaboutit
Fuggetaboutit
Posted on 1/16/16 at 5:11 pm to poochie
quote:
hand shovel deal
I don't think so tim. Root would be too big. Imho
Posted on 1/16/16 at 5:18 pm to SportTiger1
It's one of a few that naturally sprouted up. I'm going to give it a try and if it fails, no loss.
Posted on 1/16/16 at 5:21 pm to poochie
With a shovel? No chance. Maybe with one of those mini excavators.
Posted on 1/16/16 at 5:23 pm to poochie
Be sure to take pictures and post them. I'm interested in seeing how far you get.
Posted on 1/16/16 at 6:16 pm to DownSouthDave
quote:
Be sure to take pictures and post them. I'm interested in seeing how far you get.
But as has been said OP, not a chance in hell with a shovel.
Posted on 1/16/16 at 7:17 pm to poochie
Auburn planted new 35' oaks in toomers corner so yes. How much do you want to spend?
Posted on 1/16/16 at 7:30 pm to poochie
You will need pros with a spade. No way you are hand digging that size tree. Of you try please do a time lapse video.
Posted on 1/16/16 at 7:41 pm to poochie
I remember the full size oaks that the Beau Rivage transplanted. Brought them in on 53' flat beds.
Posted on 1/16/16 at 8:32 pm to poochie
Please go hire some mexicans and video it. I want to see their faces when you hand them shovels and point at the tree.
This post was edited on 1/16/16 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 1/16/16 at 11:05 pm to poochie
You'll need roughly 10" of root ball per inch of diameter. If memory serves correct, the root ball is going to weigh 80-100lbs per sq. ft.
Posted on 1/17/16 at 12:44 am to LSUMurse
quote:
Please go hire some mexicans and video it. I want to see their faces when you hand them shovels and point at the tree.
This shite made me lose it.... Sitting here imagining their faces and the immediate outburst of foreign language 
Posted on 1/17/16 at 6:33 am to poochie
quote:
This is gonna be a hand shovel deal... My budget is $free.
Posted on 1/17/16 at 7:14 am to LSUMurse
quote:
go hire some mexicans
Never underestimate the potential of WELL paid Mexicans. If you have enough, the possibilities are endless.
And this -
quote:
This shite made me lose it.... Sitting here imagining their faces and the immediate outburst of foreign language
This post was edited on 1/17/16 at 7:16 am
Posted on 1/17/16 at 7:51 am to poochie
If you are doing it by hand, wait until August.
Posted on 1/17/16 at 7:52 am to poochie
You got to remember there is as much tree underground as above ground.
In short, no.
In short, no.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News