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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Jun 19, 2015

Well, here I go again. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I planted this Cockspur Hawthorn within 8' of the driveway, but after visiting the Minnesota Landscape Arb I quickly realized it was a mistake. These trees can get very wide, which I was aware of (and admire), but somehow failed to consider when planting. I'm now I'm left wondering when would be the optimal time to move it. Should I do it now? This fall? Next spring? There's room to move it several feet further back from the driveway, so that's not an issue. BTW, it was planted from a container and the bare ground is where a mature Northern Pin Oak that died from wilt was recently removed.

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Pistil Lake Stevens, WA(Zone 8a) Jun 19, 2015

Yah that looks too close to the driveway. If it will get enough sun, just moving it back seems like a good choice. Not sure if now would be a great time to move it as the long hot summer is getting going, but maybe if you babied it this year.

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Jun 20, 2015

I think it's best to move it. It won't be a problem for a few years, but the difficulty of moving it later rather than sooner is a big concern. The main objective now is to create as little stress as possible on the tree, which is why I asked about the timing. It was only planted about a month ago and my initial thought is to do it now. I can get water to it, so that's not an issue.

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Pistil Lake Stevens, WA(Zone 8a) Jun 20, 2015

I think do it now-it hasn't had a chance to settle in yet so this will minimize the stress.

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Jun 21, 2015

Does your variety have thorns?

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Jun 21, 2015

It's a thornless hawthorn...

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Jun 21, 2015

So, you don't want any of the canopy to overhang on the driveway? Is 7-12' over the driveway too much?

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Jun 22, 2015

This tree branches low and wide. We do need to keep access for trucks (LP, septic, etc.), and I don't want to limit the trees horizontal growth, which is one of its main attributes. I moved it yesterday and was surprised at the new root growth since the initial planting. Hopefully it settles in and someday comes close to the beauties at U of Minnesota arb.

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Jun 22, 2015

I'm sure it will Pseudo, you already know its a happy camper judging by the new root growth.

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