Need advice, JBP garden tree relocation

[David P]

Hello BNuts, I’ve got this JBP in my garden it’s been in that spot for at least 15 years. I would like to pull it from my front yard and relocate to my back yard. Looking for pointers and advice on a successful collection, and also the aftercare. I live in So Cal Los Angeles. Should I put it in a large container for a year to let it recover before transplanting it back in the ground, or should I go straight into the ground. What do you recommend I use for soil in both scenarios?

 

[Tahoebonsai]

Dang so sick, I’m afraid it might be too late in the year for you most pines of this size in the landscape industry are harvested in the winter February at the latest but considering you’re in so cal your February is probably already actively growing might be best to wait until next winter

 

[Potawatomi13]

Close enough to foundation and chimny there will be major butchering of roots to dig it out and no point in a two step replanting. You don't want to bare root it and it will weigh a ton. Just put it directly in the ground and I'd suggest mixing about 1/3 unsifted 2" minus size pumice with your yard dirt for replanting and don't plant too deep as it will settle as new soil compacts. Best of fortune with it.

 

[David P]

Dang so sick, I’m afraid it might be too late in the year for you most pines of this size in the landscape industry are harvested in the winter February at the latest but considering you’re in so cal your February is probably already actively growing might be best to wait until next winter

It actually has not started pushing this year yet, I think I'm gonna give it a go. I was just looking for some tips and pointers on what to do?

 

[Dav4]

It actually has not started pushing this year yet, I think I'm gonna give it a go. I was just looking for some tips and pointers on what to do?

Yeah, I would think that if the candles are still tight or only moving only slightly, you should be good to go. Obviously, get as much rootball- as you can. Depending on where the tree will be moved, I'd suggest a heavy duty tarp to move... if no obstacles, you can literally drag it from one spot to the other. Otherwise you may need a cart... and I've used a heavy duty dolly to to move big balled/burlap material in the past. Hopefully, you'll have a friend to help and a case of light beer available during and after the move As far as soil goes, I have always tried not to amend native soil when transplanting into the landscape. You're going to want to dig a wide hole- 2x the width of the rootball- and don't plant too deep. A 2-3 inch layer of your favorite organic mulch applied around the trunk is always a good practice post transplanting and you're going to need to water deeply and frequently this coming year. Good luck!