Wife's new idea

[acme97]

So, my lovely bride got her dander up about folks not following the half circle drive at our place in SC. Of course in all honesty, it's not a well defined or graveled drive, so I understand and really don't have an issue right now. Anyway, she wants to plant popular's around the inside of the half circle to define that edge. We have ton's growing on the place so finding ones is no issue. I can do everything from a little sappling to 20ft or so. My question is how to get them out and replanted so they will survive. Of course I can always just keep replacing them, but that would not be my first choice. Here is what I have to work with.

Kubota L35 (4n1 with backhoe), Kioti DK50SE (with root grapple).

My thoughts are to use backhoe, dig around all the sides about 2ft from tree, then use a strap around base of tree connected to backhoe to lift. At same time, use shovel to cut away under tree. Then, use Kioti to transport.

Thoughts?

 

[smstonypoint]

Keith,

You have a legitimate excuse to delay this chore.

Per this link, the roots should be pruned before transplanting to increase the chances of survival: HGIC 1055 Transplanting Established Trees & Shrubs : Extension : Clemson University : South Carolina

Steve

 

[randy41]

you could buy poplar seedlings. they grow very fast.

 

[BeezFun]

Thoughts?

We bought lombardi poplars about 5 years ago, they came in the mail bare root, I bet they're 30' tall now. I'd forget the tractor, get out your credit card, and order a bunch online.

 

[acme97]

you could buy poplar seedlings. they grow very fast.

Why pay for what I have . I'd rather go ahead and transplant some I have and get a head start. I really do have tons of ones to choose from, so it's really a matter of figuring out how to do it so they will survive.

 

[acme97]

Keith,

You have a legitimate excuse to delay this chore.

Per this link, the roots should be pruned before transplanting to increase the chances of survival: HGIC 1055 Transplanting Established Trees & Shrubs : Extension : Clemson University : South Carolina

Steve

Great info Steve. I think you're right about pushing off until fall. I'll just give her some tape to flag the one's she likes. I suspect I'll take 8-10 trees to do what she wants. Have to go find the spacing for populars.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Is that circle big enuf that you will never need to cut across the inside with a long vehicle?
larry

 

[Baby Grand]

If you select some of your existing trees' offspring, you can be comfortable knowing that the variety likes your specific conditions (rainfail, soil type, temperature zone, insects, viruses, fungi, etc). Plus they are free. I like free.
-Jim

 

[acme97]

Is that circle big enuf that you will never need to cut across the inside with a long vehicle?
larry

Good point Larry. The circle is quite large, plus I plan on having another drive way that will run along one side of the yard to the barn so for any long vehicle that would be the way for them. I'll have to post an overhead shot later that might help.

 

[J_J]

Tree spades,

Why not try one of these. You can purchase one or perhaps make one .