Relocating a small Sugar Maple.

[Mark B. Freeman]

I need some assistance on the reloction of a small Sugar Maple. Two years ago,I bought several bare-root stock Sugar Maples. I planted two in back of my home on a Southern elevation. These have grown dramatically in the two years. One, I planted on the Northern elevation of my home. It is not growing as prolifically.

Of course, there is not a much sunlight on the Northern side. I suspect this is the reason for the slower growth.

Am I correct on this? If so, I am going to relocate the tree.

Any answer willbe appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark B. Freeman

 

[Jay Banks]

Mark,
Shade will effect the growth habit of trees. Understand the your bare root stock was field grwon in full sunlight. Now you have altered that exposure.

In time the tree may adjust to your location. What I would do is make absolutely sure that the tree is in the location that you want. If not now is the time to move it.