Name: Everett N.
I have a lot of young, 5-10 year old, Tulip Poplars and
am thinking about transplanting some to a more open yard area. What time
of the year would be idea? How successfull? Any
Spring or fall is best.
Recommendations? Make sure the soil in the intended
area is good, and provide ample water when
transplanting. Best to do the actual transplanting on
a cloudy or even rainy day, try to avoid a hot sunny
The trees should not require a lot of care, but make
sure you provide water if there is no rain during the
summer in a 5 day period or so. Provide occasional
fertilizer according to the package instructions ( a
product like Miracle Grow works well).
Be patient...I planted 3 trees which were 5 feet tall.
Each of them appeared near death as I purchased them
as a late summer bargain and planted them in August
(not recommended). Each died back to be about
one-foot tall, though over the last 6 years each has
grown to be over 10 feet tall and the first flowered
last summer. If the trees you plant don't do well
immediately, be patient, they might still come around.
Thanks for using NEWTON!
Looks like Spring is best according to the following:
Anthony R. Brach
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