Planting and Transplanting Trees in Laval

Root pruning for transplanting

When a specimen reaches the desired size, especially if it is grown in a container, one way to prevent its development is to prune the roots when transplanting.

Root pruning is used to limit the development of a plant. It is a method that is carried out during the dormant period to avoid damage to the plant. This period is between late autumn to winter, or during the dry season in the case of mild climates.

Things to consider are:

• Take care that the root ball does not open or crumble.
• The roots should not be very long and the damaged ones should be removed.
• Providing a specific substrate for the grafts will provide the plant with nutrients and hormones

Steps to transplantation

Step 1: Remove the plant from the pot. Prune the roots that come out of the drainage holes and immerse the plant in water for a few minutes to facilitate its extraction from the pot. In some cases, it will be necessary to break the pot.

Step 2: Reduce the root ball. Using a sharp knife or secateurs, the root ball can be lowered. The roots must be disentangled and cut.

Step 3: Maximum: one third. The volume of the clod can be reduced to two thirds of the initial size. Then, we proceed as for any transplant.

Each large tree is unique and requires a detailed plan to transplant or move it. For example, to plant a maple you should know that the best time is in autumn. It is important to know the specifics of the trees you want to plant so that transplanting is not a problem and the tree can continue to live. With planning, it is possible to find the best solutions for transplanting large trees that are safe. Tools and processes have been developed to enable our entire team of experienced forestry workers to design and implement large tree transplant solutions throughout Laval.

Only our tree moving technicians are trained on the exclusive processes to be carried out and on the use of specific machines that guarantee the transplantation. Transplanting tall trees often requires moving the tree over a period of time. A tree relocation program allows you to better meet the needs of the species and ensure the success of your landscaping project.

The most suitable periods for planting and transplanting

Some months are more suitable than others. In the case of deciduous trees and shrubs, the ideal is to wait until they enter their vegetative shutdown phase and plant them in autumn or winter. This precaution is important when it comes to a soil-to-soil transplant, because when the specimen inevitably loses part of its root system, the developing leaves suffer from the lack of water. It should also be taken into account that not all species tolerate this loss. However, if the ground is frozen, very wet or too dry, it is not recommended to do this.

• September is the ideal month to plant trees, arbutus, oleander, olive trees, laurels and many berry bushes, allowing them to flower better the following season.

• On the other hand, October is the best month for planting or transplanting winter-flowering shrubs: magic hazel (Hamamelis mollis), Japanese quince (Chaenomeles speciosa), kerrias, roses (also in February) and conifers in general.

• December is a good time to plant or transplant ginkgos, sweetgums and catalpas, as long as the ground is not frozen or excessively wet.

Planting trees is synonymous with life: it's good for people and it's good for nature. This is why Émondeur Laval offers you a planting and transplanting service. If you want to have more information on the subject and learn more about our services, fill out the contact form or call us at (450) 231-7333