When is the Right Time to Transplant a Japanese Maple Tree?

Preparing a large Japanese Maple tree for moving.

You can plant Japanese Maple any time of the year. Our trees are continuously pruned and root pruned to provide an amazing quality of tree that is very transplantable. We dig and ship 12 months of the year. We prefer to move our large Japanese Maples when the trees are dormant - from December through March. We also have good results installing specimen trees May through November (excluding drought periods), however additional foliage protection, watering, and other work will be necessary.

Installing a large specimen Japanese Maple can be accomplished from May through November, excluding drought periods, however, additional foliage protection and watering is necessary.

Moving Large Japanese Maples

When digging a large Japanese maple tree, we take extra care and use heavy equipment to help with moving the tree. The larger the tree, the larger the root ball. The right planting technique can make a big impact when planting any tree, but it is even more important when planting a large specimen tree. We provide expert advice on how to plant your Japanese Maple.

Things to Consider When Buying a Japanese Maple

Focal Point Trees can help you select the right size tree, help with soil assessment, and site selection. We take extra care in preparing our large Japanese Maples for transplanting by continuously pruning and root pruning to provide an amazing quality of tree that is very transplantable. Taking these precautions will help ensure your tree has a good start and grows healthy for many years to come.