Why using a truck mounted tree spade results in higher survival rates:

1. A larger root ball is taken when transplanting a tree. For example, a 2-½ inch caliper tree at a garden centre would normally weigh approximately 350 lbs. Planting the same tree with a truck mounted tree spade increases the weight to more than 1200 lbs. As a result, more roots stay with the transplanted tree.

2. Less Stress. The tree is removed from the ground at the tree farm and planted at the new location on the same day.

3. When access is not a problem, transplanting a tree with a truck mounted tree spade is a very clean and economical procedure.

4. Most trees can be dug throughout the summer.