Q: What is the survival rate of newly transplanted trees?

A : When we transplant a tree we match the size of the tree to the appropriate tree spade for a successful transplant. The industry standard is 1:10. ( 10 inches of rootball for every inch of trunk caliper) Example: You have a tree that measures 5.5" inches in diameter, you will need to transplant this tree with a 55"" rootball, we will use our 60" diameter tree spade and take more rootball than necessary. When staying inside of these parameters you can expect a transplant success rate of 95% +.

Q: How do you measure a tree trunk diameter or caliper?

A: Using a tape measure measure the diameter of tree trunk (left to right measurement) at 1 foot above ground level. For a even more accurate method use a cloth tape or piece of string and take it around the tree trunk at this level and measure the circumference, then divide this number by 3.14 to get the diameter.

Q: When is the best time to transplant a tree?

A: The best time to transplant a tree is in the late fall, winter and early spring. With that said, we take several precautions when we transplant and are able to successfully transplant large trees year around. It may mean adding bio-stimulants and extra watering but you can count on Ontario Tree Spading to take great care of your tree’s.

Q: Do transplanted tree’s require the roots to be pruned.?

A: Yes we prune the roots of all our tree’s during the spading process to ensure a clean cut of the roots which improves new root growth in the new location.