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When is it the best time to transplant a fairly new Liliac tree that was planted in May?
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Transplant a lilac tree #880496
Asked August 07, 2024, 9:04 AM EDT
When is it the best time to transplant a fairly new Liliac tree that was planted in May?
Kent County Michigan
Expert Response
Juanita - the best time to transplant a tree in is fall (after leaf drop) or early spring (before growth begins). Both would be periods when the tree is not putting energy into growth so root development can occur. See more details in the article below.
https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/transplanting-trees-and-shrubs
Hope that helps.
