Photo Credit: Worldwide Tree Moving
Trees don’t always have to settle their roots in one permanent resting place. There are now options available to relocate trees to places that may need more shade or aesthetic appeal.
“Sometimes you can save existing trees,” says Brian Williams, owner of Worldwide Tree Moving, which specializes in transporting adult trees. “They can provide instant shade, and retain the value of the park.”
Through the transportation process, 80 percent of the root ball of the tree is preserved. Typically, when a tree is first planted, it only retains about 30 to 40 percent of the root ball. Once a move has been completed, the tree is augmented with water to make up the difference in root-ball volume. This process enables trees to maintain their vitality and become self-sustained after being relocated, offering flexibility to landscaping.