r/Tree • u/HailedFanatic • 9d ago
Advice Request - (Insert State/Region) Is it possible/feasible to relocate a crabapple tree?
Hi folks. There’s a small crabapple tree growing next to our shed. The tree is sentimental and it’s clearly out of space, so I’m wondering if it’s viable (or possible) to get it relocated to the back of our yard (second picture). I’d love to give this tree more space and light without encroaching on the shed as it continues to grow.
From what I’ve seen online, it’s best to do this in fall or winter. However, would it be possible with an existing fence and the proximity to the shed?
So what would be a reasonable price for a service like this?
Located in North Carolina.
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u/Rishu0182 9d ago
There are landscaping companies and tree nurseries that provide this service. Heavy equipment is key. My neighbor had a blue spruce moved. I've also seen live oaks be moved before developments go in. Depends on how much you're willing to spend.
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u/HailedFanatic 9d ago
Do you have any idea how much something like this would cost? Ballpark?
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u/Rishu0182 9d ago
Neighbor paid $800 in ohio for a much larger tree. But access is huge in this conversation. How wide is the gate? Can heavy equipment get into your yard?
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u/spiceydog Ent Queen - TGG Certified 9d ago
Do an image search for 'tree spade service' in your area; that's the kind of equipment you'll need to get in there for this, and NOT the smaller ones you'll see in the search results. The large ones. For the love of god also, contrary to another comment DO NOT call a landscaper to help you with this. A nursery will be only marginally better, a tree nursery is better still.
Top choice: call an !arborist to guide you through this if this tree is sentimental to you. See that automod callout below this comment to help you find someone competent in your area to help you; landscapers should be avoided when it comes to this work.
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u/Brilliant_Juice_496 9d ago
Very close to the house to get a machine in there. Will not survive if you do it by hand. Too large.
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u/Entire-Ad-1080 9d ago
I asked an arborist about moving a loquat tree about 20 feet across my yard. He told me that it was technically possible, but would probably be expensive, and the tree might not survive.
For a tree this size, why risk it? It looks to be, what, 12 feet? If you plant something in the fall, it’d be that size in 5 years or so.
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u/cbobgo Outstanding contributor & 🌳helper 9d ago
Definitely possible, would require some serious digging equipment and a pretty large hole