--- title: Need to Move a Grown Tree? Here Are Some Tips description: Need to Move a Grown Tree? Here Are Some Tips image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745725031-jpg/blog-files/id-100194771-300x207.jpg --- # Need to Move a Grown Tree? Here Are Some Tips Mar 21, 2014 5:30:48 AM Utilizing the strengths of an already mature tree to best control your[ landscape environment](http://blog.cartwrighttree.com/tree-maintenance/trees-are-a-powerful-addition-to-any-landscape/) gives a lot more instant gratification than growing a sapling. However, there are many considerations to think about before transplanting a large tree from one spot to another. [![](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745725031-jpg/blog-files/id-100194771-300x207.jpg?width=300&height=207&name=id-100194771-300x207.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745725031-jpg/blog-files/id-100194771-300x207.jpg) Source: via freedigitalphotos.net The first step in picking a proper new location for a tree is to ensure that it will be a smooth process of getting it into the ground. A less than ideal transport can leave a tree with a quarter of its initial root structure, severely inhibiting the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Because of this fact, it's very important to take extra special care of the tree's roots during all stages of the transplant. Different species of tree have different needs during transport, even depending on the state of the tree before it is dug up and the relative soil quality of each location. 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