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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comWe have been given an established fig bush (approximately 10 years old) and wondered how big the roots will be – if we need to dig it up with a backhoe, or will it be better to hand dig it up?
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1 Comment To "Transplanting Fig Bush"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 02/23/2011 @ 7:22 am
The rule of thumb is that the root ball will extend a few feet beyond the canopy of the tree itself, so if the tree is quite large, you may need a backhoe to move it. If it does need a backhoe, I would recommend paying an arborist to help you move it. Older trees are more prone to transplant shock and will be more likely to die when moved.