However, perhaps the most underestimated challenge of transplanting large trees is aftercare. Moving a tree inevitably reduces its root system, limiting its ability to absorb water and nutrients.

Issues such as hilly land, large rocks, large branches growing over the house that need to be lowered by rope after being cut, an underground septic system near the tree, fences, power lines and ...

A person prepares to transplant a tree in their garden. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...