When would be a good time to transplant an evergreen tree?
When would be a good time to move an evergreen tree with a tree spade?
Early spring (before bud break) is the best time to transplant evergreens. Evergreens can also be transplanted in late summer (late August to mid-September). Evergreens transplanted after mid-September may not have adequate time to reestablish themselves in the landscape before the onset of winter, making them susceptible to winter injury.
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