help me save my SILVER MAPLE.......

areunuts88

Hello, I recently (two days ago) had a silver maple transplanted. The tree mover used an 80" tree spade to move it. My boss also had one moved at the same time from the same location. Mine is about 25' tall with a 7" dia. trunk. His is about 20' tall with a 8" dia trunk. The majority of leaves on mine are shriveled and really dont look too good, but his on the other hand doesn't look that bad. Will my tree make it? Is there anything I can be doing to help it? I know now isnt the best time to try to move a tree, but it was now or never. Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again Oh ya, Im in southwest Kansas. I will go out and try to get some pictures tonight.

treevet

First off, welcome. Seems like a lot of work and expense for a tree most consider a weed and often a nuisance and future hazard. They grow so quickly that if you started a 3" cal. you probably would have the 8", 20 footer in a couple of years. They are banned from planting in any of the city growing spaces in my city.

areunuts88

Here are some pics of my tree. Thanks for you time on this matter. oh by the way when will I know if it is going to make it and is it possible to water it too much? My soil is rather sandy if it matters. Thanks again.

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treeseer

next spring when it leafs out, or not.Yes you ca. let the soil drain and slightly dry between watering.

It was not the best time of year to move a tree.