birch/poplar seedling growing near pine

Joey Meister · 31st August 2011, 11:49 AM

i noticed this plant growing out of the soil near my pine tree and i almost pulled it out, then noticed it is a type of birch or poplar tree. so now i am wondering what kind it is, the leaves are soft and fuzzy to the touch. also if i wait for it to go dormant and pull it out after soaking the ground, what are the chances of it surviving? i would like to transplant it after i find out what it is

Brent Ferris · 31st August 2011, 01:24 PM

Looks like a birch - possibly Betula papyrifera growing next to the spruce. Dig it up carefully (now is an ok time) and transplant it so it has time to adapt to a new site before frost. Pulling it out of the ground will strip away most of the root hairs, and it is highly unlikely it will survive.

31st August 2011, 11:49 AM	#1
Joey Meister Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: iowa Posts: 132	birch/poplar seedling growing near pine i noticed this plant growing out of the soil near my pine tree and i almost pulled it out, then noticed it is a type of birch or poplar tree. so now i am wondering what kind it is, the leaves are soft and fuzzy to the touch. also if i wait for it to go dormant and pull it out after soaking the ground, what are the chances of it surviving? i would like to transplant it after i find out what it is Attached Thumbnails

31st August 2011, 01:24 PM	#2
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,555	Re: birch/poplar seedling growing near pine Looks like a birch - possibly Betula papyrifera growing next to the spruce. Dig it up carefully (now is an ok time) and transplant it so it has time to adapt to a new site before frost. Pulling it out of the ground will strip away most of the root hairs, and it is highly unlikely it will survive. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

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