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Tree Planting And Transplanting in High Point, NC | Insured Crews
The size of the tree and the weight of its root ball are what drive a planting or a transplant, because a bigger tree means a bigger ball of soil and roots to dig, move and set. Putting in a young red maple is light work. Moving an established tree to another spot in the yard means preserving enough of the root system to keep it alive, and that root ball gets heavy fast.
Planting is straightforward: the right hole, the right depth, and good backfill so the roots take in High Point clay. Transplanting is the harder job, because a tree that has grown in place has to come out with enough roots to survive the move and go back in before it dries out. The crew that comes out sizes the root ball, digs to protect it, and sets the tree at the correct depth. Clay soil drains slowly, so planting depth and how the hole is prepped really matter here.
How Much Does Tree Planting & Transplanting Cost in High Point, NC?
What changes
Effect on your price
Tree size and root ball
A larger tree means a larger root ball and heavier handling to set it right.
Number of trees
Planting several in one visit costs better each than a single tree.
Digging and soil conditions
Piedmont clay and buried rock make the hole harder to dig, which adds time.
New stock or transplant
Moving an established tree is far more work than setting nursery stock.
Access for equipment
A back yard a chipper, truck or crane cannot reach means the wood comes out by hand, which adds labour to the exact same tree.
Every job is priced on site. We look at the tree, the lean, the health of the wood and the drop zone, and put a written price in your hand before any cutting starts.
What's Included
Choosing the spot for light, space and drainage
Digging the hole to the correct width and depth
Sizing and protecting the root ball on a move
Setting the tree at the right depth
Backfilling and firming for clay soil
Written price after the site check
How a Planting And Transplanting Job Goes, Step by Step
1
Pick the spot
The crew checks light, space, drainage and buried lines for the new location.
2
Prepare the hole
The hole is dug to the right width and depth for the root ball.
3
Lift or place
A transplant's root ball is dug and moved, or a new tree is set in.
4
Set the depth
The tree is planted at the correct depth, not too deep in clay.
5
Backfill and water
The hole is filled, firmed and watered so the roots settle in.
When to Call
You want a new tree planted in the yard
A tree needs moving before you build
An established tree is in the wrong spot
You are replacing a tree that was removed
Where we cover
Tree Planting & Transplanting across High Point, Jamestown, Archdale, Trinity, Thomasville, Lexington, Sophia, Randleman, Denton, Pleasant Garden and Sedgefield.
Common Questions
Can an established tree really be moved?⌄
Small and medium trees can be transplanted if enough of the root system comes with them. The bigger the tree, the heavier the root ball and the lower the odds, so size is the main factor. The crew will tell you honestly whether a given tree is a good candidate to move.
What is the best time to plant around High Point?⌄
Fall through early spring, while the tree is dormant, is easiest on it. Roots settle before summer heat hits. Trees can go in during the growing season too, but they need more watering to get through the first hot stretch.
Does the clay soil cause problems?⌄
It can. High Point clay drains slowly, so a tree set too deep can sit in water and struggle. The crew plants at the correct depth and preps the hole so water moves, which is the difference between a tree that establishes and one that sulks.
How do I keep a new tree alive after planting?⌄
Regular deep watering through the first year or two is the main thing, especially in summer. Mulch helps hold moisture, kept back off the trunk. The crew will explain a watering routine suited to the tree and the spot when it is planted.
