I have a feeling this tree is a fir tree, not sure which type, but I think that is what I'm looking at. My question would be, can this tree be successfully transplanted now (end of June) or will it be too stressed by hacking the root ball? A neighbour has 2 of them that she offered up and I'm all for taking them, but I don't think June/July is a good time to dig up a tree. So I'm looking for type of tree and whether or not it'll transplant successfully. Many thanks!
Looks like Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas Fir). Because the spring has been so cool and wet, you shouldn't have any issues transplanting now.
Would think November would likely be more successful if possible, then the young growth will have been hardened off and any root loss should have less impact.
That's fantastic. My neighbour is ready to dig them out herself and I'd rather do it myself. I know the spring has been wet and I am thankful for that as we landscaped our entire front lawn including boulevard trees this spring. We do have some issue with a couple of plants, so I'll be posting to see if anyone can help with the pests. But we are happy to hear that it shouldn't be a problem. We'll just have to be diligent with the waterings after a couple days of sun and heat. Thanks for helping with the identification.....cheers!
I don't know that these are guaranteed to make the move then, just that they are less likely to fail than dug now. Expect sparse root systems as these are spontaneous seedlings that have never had their roots cut, forced to make abnormally compact balls. Try it on a dull, damp day.
By "any issues" I should clarify that best case scenario with a sapling in that setting, you are going to have difficulties avoiding critical root loss. Between now and November, it's your call.
