Tree Moving

This is where our roots are!

We do small and large trees. In-yard moves or long hauls. Our spades range from 34 to 105 inches (Canada's largest!). One call can move all.

Here is an overview of our tree moving process:

Maintain the health of a tree prior to moving. This will include: watering, fertilizing, canopy pruning and root pruning. When moving a very large tree, this preparation work may start two years prior to a move.

Two business days prior to moving, give the tree a thorough watering. The tree branches are tied up to prevent breakage.

The right size of tree spade must be used to be successful. Big trees need big spades. A bigger spade means greater chance of success. At Spruce Hill Tree Movers we have a 98% success rate with our tree moves. The industry standard is 12 inches of spade for every inch of tree (measure about 4 feet from the ground). Since the 105 inch tree mover is the largest one to travel down the road while carrying a tree, this rule is sometimes stretched in an attempt to save a valuable or sentimental tree.

The bottom of the hole is filled with water and a loam slurry (shredded loam, bone meal, fertilizer and water).

Tree is placed in the hole and the slurry fills up any air gaps around the root ball.

With oversized trees we excavate 20 inches deep and 60 inches around the outer edge of the root ball. New gardening soil is then put in. This gives the roots a fertile place to grow into.

A 6 inch berm is formed around the outer edge of the new excavated area. This new area is entirely mulched (4 inches).

Stake the tree 2/3 of the way up (#9 wire and hose) Place stakes 2 feet away from the excavated area.

Finally water, water, water!

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