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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?
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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 4:51 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 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 7:52 am to poochie
You got to remember there is as much tree underground as above ground.
In short, no.
In short, no.
Posted on 1/17/16 at 8:13 am to poochie
There is literally zero chance in hell that you can even dig that tree up with a shovel.
Posted on 1/17/16 at 9:15 am to poochie
What were the redneck's famous last words?
Posted on 1/17/16 at 10:53 am to poochie
Poochie, prove these haters wrong
Posted on 1/17/16 at 6:16 pm to poochie
It can be done, but that tree/root ball will weigh around 15,000 pounds. The time to do it is now though.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 11:49 am to poochie
Don't want to beat you down here but I would forewarn you that if you attempt to bring a friend in to assist you in committing suicide to your back he may bury you in the two foot hole yall dig around the base before quitting.
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