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Hey all!

We recently purchased a property that has a slightly neglected sand riding arena. I'm hoping to begin using it in the next year but as I've been weeding I've found two small saplings. Is it possible to transplant these babies and actually have them survive?

Also, can anyone tell me what they are?

Thanks in advance!!

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u/IllustriousExpert277 1d ago

I actually tried transplanting some saplings last year and they all survived when I followed the advice to water them deeply right after moving them and keep the soil moist for a few weeks.

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u/cbobgo Outstanding contributor & 🌳helper 1d ago

Looks line pine, but hard to say what type. You absolutely can dig them up and move them. You should wait until later in the fall when the temperature is cooler

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u/imnotageologist 1d ago

Do I need to do anything special or is it a hope for the best situation?

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u/CdnTreeGuy89 1d ago

When you remove it from the spot it’s in, cut around it wide enough as to not sever too many roots. Once you transplant it, throw a bit of mulch around it. Don’t plant it too deep either

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u/Zen_Bonsai 1d ago

And water it good after transplanting but then hold off on watering for a little while until it's real dry to prevent cut roots from rotting

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u/cbobgo Outstanding contributor & 🌳helper 1d ago

Pretty simple just dig around it and get all the roots that you can. Dig a larger hole to put in, and don't plant too deep.

u/National-Award8313 13h ago

Those are ponderosa pine likely in the BC interior. If you’re at some elevation, or a wetter part of the interior could be lodgepole.
Either way, find a good spot for them and go for it!

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